2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · WV58 AXU
2008 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 162,281 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,281 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.
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WV58 AXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 162,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV58 AXU 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-Benz Sprinter (WV58 AXU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rod/steering rack play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Outline marker lamp not working middle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WV58 AXU Mileage History
- 09/05/2023158,767 mi
- 02/05/2024159,823 mi+1,056 mi
- 10/05/2024159,832 mi+9 mi
- 01/05/2025161,108 mi+1,276 mi
- 05/05/2026162,281 mi+1,173 mi
Average of roughly 1,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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