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AY04 LXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,920 mi
Last recorded185,920 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 185,920 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 180,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 172,520 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 172,517 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 162,065 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 149,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 149,609 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 31 Jan 2014 133,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,724 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,139 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 105,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,269 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,165 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 LXL 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 81.3%.

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 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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

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

Is AY04 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 LXL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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