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BF04 WYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

301,978 mi
Last recorded301,978 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 301,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak ()

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

glow plug light on the dash

rear bumper missing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 301,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing marker light (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak ()

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

glow plug light on the dash

rear bumper missing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 282,546 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on edge

Fail 20 Oct 2015 282,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear reflector missing missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damaged (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 260,159 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 241,477 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 231,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 231,270 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 207,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 181,048 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside amber position light inopperrative

Fail 26 Aug 2011 181,041 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside amber position light inopperrative

Pass 25 Aug 2010 154,931 miles

n/s/f shock slightly leaking

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 154,931 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f shock slightly leaking

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2010 154,966 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 119,802 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,302 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 99,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2007 75,747 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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BF04 WYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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