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550 EUK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,504 mi
Last recorded114,504 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 EUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,504 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 114,504 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 114,213 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,823 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 107,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,326 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,468 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,897 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,795 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,908 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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550 EUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 137,634 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 550 EUK, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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550 EUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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