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AD04 BNX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,667 mi
Last recorded193,667 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 193,667 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 193,665 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 163,988 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 150,850 miles

Bonnet and slam panel corroded.

Brake pedal very spongy/has a lot of travel before brakes applied.

Engine bay/inner wings corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by spring, drop link and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by spring, drop link and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody of the vehicle including suspension, sills, steps and chassis shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 24 Oct 2023 150,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump at top of engine leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet and slam panel corroded.

Engine bay/inner wings corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by spring, drop link and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by spring, drop link and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear saddle bushes have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody of the vehicle including suspension, sills, steps and chassis shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 150,711 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Hazy/Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

N/S/F Seatbelt Slow Retraction

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wipers Smeary

Fail 11 Aug 2022 150,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Hazy/Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

N/S/F Seatbelt Slow Retraction

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wipers Smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2022 150,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 150,395 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 150,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail above bumpstop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,907 miles

drivers door temp repair..surface rust

exhaust minor leeks

parking brake cable rusty

surface rust throughout..outer sills chassis bump stop area

Fail 18 Jul 2019 148,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers door temp repair..surface rust

exhaust minor leeks

parking brake cable rusty

surface rust throughout..outer sills chassis bump stop area

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,456 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 143,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 142,195 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded joining flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,611 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,611 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 87,276 miles

Front &Rear brake pad wear sensors not connected

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

Fail 2 Jun 2013 87,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front &Rear brake pad wear sensors not connected

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,873 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,504 miles

drivers wiper starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,896 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,259 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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AD04 BNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD04 BNX, 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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AD04 BNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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