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AY04 GFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 85,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 85,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin to both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70 15C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed twin rear doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

stone chip upper zone A

Fail 18 Nov 2022 85,455 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin to both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/70 15C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed twin rear doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

stone chip upper zone A

Fail 16 Sep 2022 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,338 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 55,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,651 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 53,767 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,763 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts rear tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,697 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade splitting

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 3 May 2011 42,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,105 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,526 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 29,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,597 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 GFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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