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AY04 FNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

255,568 mi
Last recorded255,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 FNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 255,568 miles

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 255,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 247,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 228,831 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 221,867 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 212,013 miles

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

slight wear offside antiroll bar link

Pass 4 Aug 2011 212,013 miles

slight wear offside antiroll bar link

Pass 31 Mar 2010 191,451 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 191,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

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

exhust very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2009 164,670 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 164,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 131,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

this van may need tracking

Pass 3 Apr 2007 99,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FNZ, 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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AY04 FNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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