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AB03 PAN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

434,606 mi
Last recorded434,606 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 PAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 434,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 429,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 418,244 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 418,244 miles

Driver's view restricted by object camera screen (6.9.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 411,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 210,843 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 210,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 202,514 miles

off side front steering rack tie arm to steering rack slight play

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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AB03 PAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AB03 PAN, 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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AB03 PAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is AB03 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 PAN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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