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BJ04 BHF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

316,417 mi
Last recorded316,417 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter137,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 316,417 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 310,507 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering arms

Fail 7 May 2016 310,507 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in steering arms

Pass 7 May 2015 285,249 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 268,643 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 268,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 247,292 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 236,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 223,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 223,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 210,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 192,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 168,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 141,174 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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BJ04 BHF 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 78.6%.

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 BJ04 BHF, 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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BJ04 BHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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