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AY04 LCG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,279 mi
Last recorded182,279 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 182,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 182,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 134,939 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 134,938 miles

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,943 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 118,942 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 108,038 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,610 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 75,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,963 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 LCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

AY04 LCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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