2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · RO05 NDR
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 231,457 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO05 NDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 231,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO05 NDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Sprinter (RO05 NDR) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RO05 NDR Mileage History
- 20/10/2022215,640 mi
- 01/11/2023222,114 mi+6,474 mi
- 28/10/2024226,379 mi+4,265 mi
- 30/10/2024226,404 mi+25 mi
- 10/11/2025231,457 mi+5,053 mi
Average of roughly 5,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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