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AD04 BNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,207 mi
Last recorded217,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 BNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 217,207 miles

brake pedal rubber will soon need replacing

crack in windscreen outside zone a

marker light out on offside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre low pressure

offside rear bumper cap not fitted

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Fail 20 Jul 2012 217,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber will soon need replacing

crack in windscreen outside zone a

marker light out on offside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre low pressure

offside rear bumper cap not fitted

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2011 199,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 169,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 169,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 138,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 110,715 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2008 110,220 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2007 85,731 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 BNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNZ, 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 AD04 BNZ registered?

AD04 BNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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