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AY04 GBF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,074 mi
Last recorded67,074 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,074 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exchust pipe crodded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body has slight corrosion on the sills

Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank slightly loose bracket slight corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 63,644 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both sides sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bracket under the head lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Otter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body wing slight corroded

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,204 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail slightly corroded at rear sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2021 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp leveler not tested as bulb blown

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mountings under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both tyre are at least 10 years old

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer surface is corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of disc very corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer surface is corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps are corroded tank secure at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2020 62,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer surface is corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of disc very corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc outer surface is corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps are corroded tank secure at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,750 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 61,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,944 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,905 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,905 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,870 miles

O/S Outer CV joint dust cover deteriorated but not loosing grease.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,870 miles

O/S Outer CV joint dust cover deteriorated but not loosing grease.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,398 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,398 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,158 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,140 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,994 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 26,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,949 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 GBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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