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W364 VJX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

246,054 mi
Last recorded246,054 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW364 VJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 246,054 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 246,052 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 241,426 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 241,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 238,488 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 238,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 233,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS&OS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 231,338 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides N/S worse (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 224,536 miles

front discs worn

front shocks worn and slight oil leaks

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2020 219,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 213,150 miles

Nearside Front shock damp with oil

inner and outer sills rusty and holed

Fail 4 Mar 2019 213,145 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock damp with oil

inner and outer sills rusty and holed

Pass 8 Mar 2018 207,918 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 207,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S & O/S (3.7.B.6a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 202,548 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 197,048 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 197,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 191,391 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside inner panels cut and modified

Rear door secured with rope

Fail 17 Dec 2014 191,389 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside inner panels cut and modified

Rear door secured with rope

Pass 10 Dec 2013 185,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 185,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 184,980 miles

bonnet catch cable insicure

offside rear reversing light lens broken

passenger seat not fitted and seat belt stalk missing + seat belt incomplete and insicure

Fail 2 Nov 2011 184,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

emissions not done due to con- of exhaust

passenger front seat not fitted +seat belt incomplete

Pass 6 Mar 2009 184,189 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 184,185 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 182,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 182,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 180,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 179,335 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 179,335 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W364 VJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 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 W364 VJX, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W364 VJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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