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AK04 DFX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,684 mi
Last recorded83,684 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 DFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 83,684 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 82,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front & both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 79,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury loadingdoor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,855 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,375 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 50,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,209 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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AK04 DFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AK04 DFX, 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 AK04 DFX registered?

AK04 DFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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