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AY04 JZW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,670 mi
Last recorded21,670 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 21,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 20,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 19,965 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 19,567 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 19,004 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 17,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perishing (nearside and offside)

Rear tyres perishing (nearside and offside)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,464 miles

Front and rear tyres has age related cracks on the side wall (all 4)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

differential slight leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 13,051 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 12,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 11,790 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 11,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 11,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 11,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,023 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 JZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

AY04 JZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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