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AY04 GGA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

356,344 mi
Last recorded356,344 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 356,344 miles

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

Chassis has general corrosion all over

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier brace heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing holed and corroded visible from engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By front leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By front leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 356,008 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Chassis has general corrosion all over

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel carrier brace heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing holed and corroded visible from engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By front leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By front leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 348,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 348,406 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 346,862 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 346,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 340,922 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 332,708 miles

temporary repair to load valve linkage

Fail 21 Jan 2021 332,708 miles

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

temporary repair to load valve linkage

Pass 22 Jan 2020 315,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 303,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 302,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 288,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 288,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 286,241 miles

Corner broken off of rear No. plate.

Glow warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Excessive corrosion around cab vent.

Small chips and smears on front windscreen.

Fail 1 Oct 2016 286,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corner broken off of rear No. plate.

Glow warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Excessive corrosion around cab vent.

Small chips and smears on front windscreen.

Pass 22 May 2015 265,385 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 265,385 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 241,921 miles

lights on dash

Fail 30 Apr 2014 241,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

lights on dash

Pass 2 May 2012 208,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 188,139 miles

front no plate broken

Pass 12 May 2009 142,120 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 126,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 103,210 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 GGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GGA, 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 GGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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