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2 CWG

2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

478,887 mi
Last recorded478,887 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter146,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 CWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 478,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 478,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 478,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 477,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 477,640 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 477,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 471,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 471,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure U Bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure UBolts (2.4.B.7b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 459,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Water Leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 415,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 359,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 359,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 290,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

front brake disc,s worn

Fail 18 Mar 2013 290,619 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

front brake disc,s worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 196,563 miles

brake warning light on + n/s/ wing mirror lower glass cracked + rear alloy cross supported could do with welding....

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 97,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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2 CWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 146,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 CWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2 CWG registered?

2 CWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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