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AY04 FPP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

287,658 mi
Last recorded287,658 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 287,658 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 287,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 283,489 miles

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

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight movement.

slight lift in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2010 283,489 miles

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight movement.

slight lift in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 1 Oct 2009 238,146 miles

front brake pipes corroded.

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6m

o/s/r tyre worn to 2m

Fail 1 Oct 2009 238,146 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pipes corroded.

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6m

o/s/r tyre worn to 2m

Pass 28 Mar 2008 169,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 460 miles

both front lower ball joints worn to 3mm servicable limits

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 FPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

AY04 FPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is AY04 FPP safe to buy?

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