2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · TH51 TUN
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 273,858 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
TH51 TUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 273,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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TH51 TUN Mileage History
- 21/05/2022256,906 mi
- 29/04/2023264,588 mi+7,682 mi
- 03/05/2023264,592 mi+4 mi
- 01/07/2024272,482 mi+7,890 mi
- 12/08/2025273,858 mi+1,376 mi
Average of roughly 5,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TH51 TUN 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 (TH51 TUN) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not level (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))”.
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