2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · VU58 UGV
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 209,102 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VU58 UGV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2024
- 209,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VU58 UGV Mileage History
- 15/09/201188,617 mi
- 15/09/201188,617 mi
- 26/01/201396,712 mi+8,095 mi
- 26/01/201396,712 mi
- 29/01/2014110,637 mi+13,925 mi
- 02/02/2015120,567 mi+9,930 mi
- 05/02/2015120,640 mi+73 mi
- 29/03/2016132,439 mi+11,799 mi
- 01/04/2016132,557 mi+118 mi
- 01/04/2017141,493 mi+8,936 mi
- 03/04/2018157,100 mi+15,607 mi
- 30/08/2018161,057 mi+3,957 mi
- 30/08/2018161,057 mi
- 26/10/2018163,924 mi+2,867 mi
- 19/10/2019173,074 mi+9,150 mi
- 05/12/2020184,101 mi+11,027 mi
- 04/12/2021192,269 mi+8,168 mi
- 05/12/2022201,859 mi+9,590 mi
- 06/01/2024209,102 mi+7,243 mi
Average of roughly 9,788 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
VU58 UGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VU58 UGV) between September 2011 and January 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)”.
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