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AJ53 UMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,119 mi
Last recorded163,119 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 163,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 153,648 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Rear Heavily on inside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 153,636 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Rear Heavily on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 139,423 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 139,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 130,483 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 130,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 120,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 120,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 109,882 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 109,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,172 miles

front no plate badly damaged near limit.

near side rear lamp lens in poor condition and starting to fall apart

off side inner steering rack play on limit.

rear load doors in poor condition but just about secure at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 97,165 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate badly damaged near limit.

near side rear lamp lens in poor condition and starting to fall apart

off side inner steering rack play on limit.

rear load doors in poor condition but just about secure at time of test.

steering column top damaged making indicator and wiper stalks loose but thery still work ok.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,773 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,942 miles

both rear tyres 3+mm

front grill damaged

light play in offside front wheel

service brake performance low

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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AJ53 UMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ53 UMX, 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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AJ53 UMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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