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BF04 XAR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,228 mi
Last recorded16,228 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 16,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 14,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 12,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 12,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside have very slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 11,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear have slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside very slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift in nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres badly cracked on sidewalls and in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake only just met requirements, may need some adjustment or repair.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 11,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 10,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 10,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 10,767 miles

only 4 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,561 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 9,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2007 7,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Please note there is a light misting of oil around streeing rack

Pass 29 May 2007 7,037 miles

Please note there is a light misting of oil around streeing rack

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 XAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF04 XAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF04 XAR registered?

BF04 XAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is BF04 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 XAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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