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AY04 GBV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,101 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 116,406 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 116,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Close to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,412 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,228 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe clamp incomplete

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe clamp incomplete

Pass 15 Jan 2014 848,942 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 848,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,234 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 GBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

AY04 GBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 GBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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