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AY04 LYV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,999 mi
Last recorded110,999 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,260 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,498 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,688 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 23,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2007 23,203 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 LYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

AY04 LYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is AY04 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 LYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY04 LYV have outstanding finance?

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