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AD54 YBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 131,366 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 82,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,020 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,000 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,402 miles

slight pitting to n/s/r brake disc

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,273 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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AD54 YBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AD54 YBY, 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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AD54 YBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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