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AY04 LXM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,191 mi
Last recorded194,191 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 194,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 185,291 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 179,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 179,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 173,760 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 168,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 162,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 158,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 154,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 154,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 150,046 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 150,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 144,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 121,205 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 LXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

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

Is AY04 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 LXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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