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AY04 FNS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

417,530 mi
Last recorded417,530 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 417,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 390,672 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 390,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 370,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 354,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 340,075 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2010 340,052 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 304,804 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 243,160 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 186,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 122,147 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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AY04 FNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY04 FNS, 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 AY04 FNS registered?

AY04 FNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is AY04 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 FNS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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