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A1 FHT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,355 mi
Last recorded52,355 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 52,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,349 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 51,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,823 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 49,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,245 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 48,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,364 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,864 miles

piece of metal stuck in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f,n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,334 miles

rear discs corroded and have slight pitting

Fail 29 Jun 2011 37,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear discs corroded and have slight pitting

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 28,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 25,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,005 miles

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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A1 FHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 FHT, 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 A1 FHT registered?

A1 FHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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