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896 FAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

201,081 mi
Last recorded201,081 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration896 FAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 201,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 198,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 195,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 194,474 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 192,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 188,598 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 188,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 184,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 181,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 179,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 169,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 151,228 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 147,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,614 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 129,614 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,084 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 106,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,277 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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896 FAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 896 FAC, 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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What year was 896 FAC registered?

896 FAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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