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AY04 GXU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,001 mi
Last recorded255,001 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 255,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake cable starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2009 255,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake cable starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2008 198,241 miles

both front lower ball joints have free play to there max limits

Pass 26 Apr 2007 156,035 miles

nearside and offside front lower ball joints have around 3mm of lift, beleaved to be manufactours spec.

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 GXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

AY04 GXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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