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BF04 WYV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

260,574 mi
Last recorded260,574 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 260,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front outer sill & wing covered with under sealant

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Mirror cover damaged

Offside Front door covered with under sealant

Offside Front wing covered with under sealant

Offside Rear post is welded and covered with under sealant

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s &o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking

Rear stop light mounting area is welded and cover with under sealant

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 260,572 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced stop light mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front outer sill & wing covered with under sealant

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Mirror cover damaged

Offside Front door covered with under sealant

Offside Front wing covered with under sealant

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s &o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 260,001 miles

Brake performance not tested Due To Brake Pipes In Unsafe Condition. (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Stop Light Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 259,006 miles

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

Front Outer Both sides doors sills and also A post corroded

Front Outer Both sides wheel arches slight corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror cover damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and also has a slight play in a pin / bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres tracking

Rear Brake hoses slight corroded to ferrules

Rear Registration plate tail lens deteriorated

Under body corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 238,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 216,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis slightly corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

steering rack arms have slight play.

Pass 11 May 2015 194,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 169,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2014 169,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 416,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Fail 18 May 2013 146,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Pass 3 May 2012 122,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 122,882 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,682 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 26,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 20,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 WYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF04 WYV, 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 WYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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