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AY04 LYG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,584 mi
Last recorded200,584 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 200,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside rear - spring mount area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2019 200,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside rear - spring mount area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2018 192,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 192,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 182,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 147,514 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 125,587 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,215 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 LYG 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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

AY04 LYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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