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AY04 LXH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,908 mi
Last recorded138,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 LXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 138,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,612 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,362 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 89,819 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,278 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,634 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 77,551 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,738 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 LXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 LXH registered?

AY04 LXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is AY04 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 LXH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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