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AY04 HRN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

310,148 mi
Last recorded310,148 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 310,148 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 313,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front No reserve travel on park brake

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 313,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front No reserve travel on park brake

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 300,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 279,732 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 254,561 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 229,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 202,010 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2012 178,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 177,846 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 163,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 163,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 158,817 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 158,817 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 141,664 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 123,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 102,368 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 HRN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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