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AY04 KJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

345,959 mi
Last recorded345,959 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 345,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 299,693 miles

both nearside rear seatbelts are fluffing/fraying and the foremost buckle cover is missing

Fail 29 May 2013 299,693 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both nearside rear seatbelts are fluffing/fraying and the foremost buckle cover is missing

offside bonnet hinge worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 282,114 miles

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

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

h/b travel getting high

osr f t r feed getting corroded

osr inner tyre wearing low

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 265,499 miles

brake pipe to o/side rear flexy corroded at rear

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 8 Jun 2010 246,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 222,899 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 222,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 175,998 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 175,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 136,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,997 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 KJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KJV, 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 KJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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