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BF04 UBA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,259 mi
Last recorded144,259 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 UBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 144,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 140,308 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,738 miles

rear springs corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2020 137,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear springs corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,177 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,007 miles

Both Rear discs Back plates corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Just met minimum requirement,Repair or Adjustment needed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,077 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 124,077 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,945 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Performance low (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp corroded/weak (7.1.2)

Rear disc back plates corroded,weak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,542 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,186 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,876 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,388 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,150 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,140 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,735 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BF04 UBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF04 UBA, 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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BF04 UBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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