2008 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WA08 NPJ
2008 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 276,337 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 276,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
WA08 NPJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2021
- 276,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA08 NPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Sprinter (WA08 NPJ) between May 2009 and January 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Valve stem seriously misaligned insecure not in bracket (5.2.3 (j))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WA08 NPJ Mileage History
- 05/05/200971,499 km
- 04/05/201077,897 mi
- 03/05/2011115,787 mi+37,890 mi
- 04/05/2011115,792 mi+5 mi
- 04/05/2012148,950 mi+33,158 mi
- 03/05/2013181,271 mi+32,321 mi
- 19/03/2014207,907 mi+26,636 mi
- 19/02/2015245,760 mi+37,853 mi
- 20/02/2015245,760 mi
- 16/05/2017250,368 mi+4,608 mi
- 04/07/2017250,369 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/2018255,154 mi+4,785 mi
- 05/07/2018255,154 mi
- 26/06/2019266,436 mi+11,282 mi
- 26/06/2019266,436 mi
- 06/01/2021276,337 mi+9,901 mi
- 08/01/2021276,337 mi
Average of roughly 17,537 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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