MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body panel support corroded.
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp incorrect colour.
brake pedal long travel.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body panel support corroded.
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp incorrect colour.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pedal long travel.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front passenger seat has retaining nut missing
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front passenger seat has retaining nut missing
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pair (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outrigger (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outrigger (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Flexi cracking
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body supports (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear lens cracked
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear lens cracked
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/R inner tyre flat
front wing bolts loose x6
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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AY04 GCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 GCV, 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 GCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 April 2004.
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