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AY04 LBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

242,456 mi
Last recorded242,456 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 242,456 miles

brake a little spongy

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f track rode end gaitor in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tail pipe corroded

wipers poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2012 239,138 miles

25% front brake imbalance

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front and rear roll bar bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

screen cracked and chipped

Pass 20 Aug 2012 239,138 miles

25% front brake imbalance

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

front and rear roll bar bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

screen cracked and chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2011 220,205 miles

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED IN PLACES - BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 8 Aug 2011 220,205 miles

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED IN PLACES - BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 195,784 miles

ADVISE - SCREEN CHIPPED

ADVISE - N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

ADVISE - O/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP

ADVISE - O/S/R HANDBRAKE LOW READING

Pass 6 Aug 2009 168,421 miles

1.OFFSIDE Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Damp With Oil.

2.Brake Pedle Travel = Low !!!

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 145,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 111,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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