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BF53 VXB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

229,573 mi
Last recorded229,573 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 229,573 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 229,528 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 221,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 214,382 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2015 206,998 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 198,986 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 192,138 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 30 Jan 2012 188,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 184,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 180,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 176,243 miles

both front secondary sidelights orange

Pass 29 Jan 2008 172,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 172,232 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 163,183 miles

Exhaust silencer to tailpipe cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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BF53 VXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 BF53 VXB, 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 BF53 VXB registered?

BF53 VXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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