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AY04 LYT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,527 mi
Last recorded179,527 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 LYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 179,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 171,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 171,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 164,028 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 164,028 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted OS & NS Corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 157,299 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front door corroded

exhaust minor leak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 156,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front door corroded

exhaust minor leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 148,845 miles

Middle exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside rear lens cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front door corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 148,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Middle exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside rear lens cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front door corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,789 miles

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted and o/s/f out of rubbers both side (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush eye bus (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance and o/s/r unit deteroated and sharpe edges (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing centre (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle centre sliding door handle missing and sharpe edges and projection (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,334 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 134,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 120,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 118,678 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,793 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 98,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYT, 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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AY04 LYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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