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AY04 LYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 133,270 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 133,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,061 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 108,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 98,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,321 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,313 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 LYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY04 LYJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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