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AY04 HRM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,058 mi
Last recorded140,058 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 140,058 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket missing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Battery tray/ledge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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 Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect limited (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect limited (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,390 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn & corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes binding slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust slightly corodded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 122,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust slightly corodded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,707 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,025 miles

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

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,636 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 319,676 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2010 294,794 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 294,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 264,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 264,394 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 207,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 207,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2007 147,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 147,292 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 HRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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