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AB02 ZUB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

227,746 mi
Last recorded227,746 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 ZUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 227,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 221,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 216,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 211,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 204,472 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 202,681 miles

Nearside Front door slightly corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced covered with tape (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 198,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 193,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 187,762 miles

Nearside Tail light cracked

Offside wing mirror secured with string

Fail 15 May 2017 187,762 miles

Nearside Tail light cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wing mirror secured with string

Pass 23 May 2016 184,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with string (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 181,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sffside wing mirror secured with string

Pass 29 Jun 2015 181,115 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sffside wing mirror secured with string

Pass 26 Jun 2014 177,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 170,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 167,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 161,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 133,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 114,276 miles

Exhaust tail pipe partially missing

Pass 22 May 2008 90,712 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 90,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 64,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sprinter reliability report

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AB02 ZUB 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 AB02 ZUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB02 ZUB registered?

AB02 ZUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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