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AY04 FOD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,087 mi
Last recorded228,087 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 228,087 miles

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

nail in f n s tyre

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 228,054 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in f n s tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 205,684 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 205,684 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 183,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 153,836 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 118,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 118,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,451 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 FOD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY04 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

AY04 FOD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 FOD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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