2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SS08 STU
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 158,932 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS08 STU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2022
- 158,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS08 STU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (SS08 STU) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2022 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (5.2.”; “Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SS08 STU Mileage History
- 08/08/2022158,855 mi
- 18/08/2022158,932 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 2,836 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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