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AF04 XGW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 87,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 87,451 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,135 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 83,266 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,328 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,121 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 79,121 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working replaced bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 75,627 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,425 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two front rusty on inside of discs just passable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s centre pipe rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE (1.1.11 (c))

chassis & gearbox mounting rusty/weak on o/s advise checking soon ?

Fail 16 Feb 2019 70,425 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two front rusty on inside of discs just passable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s centre pipe rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

chassis & gearbox mounting rusty/weak on o/s advise checking soon ?

Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,351 miles

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

chassis rusty above o/s gearbox mounting

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center ex leaking ONLY JUST PASSABLE (7.1.2)

Oil leak check above alternator ()

slight smell of diesel but no leak found

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center ex leaking ONLY JUST PASSABLE (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working refit bulb in holder (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak check above alternator ()

slight smell of diesel but no leak found

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,998 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 62,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre rear part missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

EMMISIONS NOT CARRIED OUT PART EXHAUST MISSING

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,327 miles

advised warning light on dashboard pad warning light

Fail 6 Mar 2012 52,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advised warning light on dashboard pad warning light

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

small cracks in front no plate just passable

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,743 miles

only a small amount of reserve pedal movement on foot brake, advise checking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,181 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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AF04 XGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AF04 XGW, 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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AF04 XGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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