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AK54 WXV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 4689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,510 mi
Last recorded45,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 WXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 45,510 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 45,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 43,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged o/s + n/s perished + cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front battery tray corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s+ n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 40,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play getting near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play getting near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 38,666 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s + n/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery tray corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 36,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 35,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,428 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 29,428 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,702 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 27,702 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 22,828 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 22,828 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,142 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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AK54 WXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 4,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK54 WXV, 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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AK54 WXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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