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W964 FOW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

743,471 mi
Last recorded743,471 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 FOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 743,471 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 16 Oct 2024 735,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 16 Oct 2023 729,227 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 4 Oct 2022 721,244 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 9 Oct 2021 711,387 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 8 Oct 2020 700,038 miles

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2019 680,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2018 668,084 miles

Appears to be slight freeplay at steering wheel

Both H/Light lenses starting to deteriorate and effect dipped beam images

Inner w/arch areas starting to get abit corroded in places

Metal b/pipes all around starting to get abit of surface corrosion (esp O/S/F)

N/S/R inner tyre getting low on tread

Outer sill areas getting abit corroded

Rear end crossmember behind bumper excessively corroded (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Rear end leaf spring mount areas getting abit corroded in places

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front ball joints

Slight wear and movement at rear anti roll-bar bushes and linkage bushes

Fail 17 Apr 2018 668,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Appears to be slight freeplay at steering wheel

Both H/Light lenses starting to deteriorate and effect dipped beam images

Inner w/arch areas starting to get abit corroded in places

Metal b/pipes all around starting to get abit of surface corrosion (esp O/S/F)

N/S/R inner tyre getting low on tread

Outer sill areas getting abit corroded

Rear end crossmember behind bumper excessively corroded (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Rear end leaf spring mount areas getting abit corroded in places

Slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front ball joints

Slight wear and movement at rear anti roll-bar bushes and linkage bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2017 654,543 miles

Appears to be slight freeplay at steering wheel

Both N/S/R tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/F top chassis area, starting to get abit corroded

Inner/Outer sill areas getting corroded and w/arch edges

N/S/R inner w/arch area getting corroded in places

P/Brake efficiency low at 17% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Rear end crossmember areas around spare tyre carrier mounts, getting corroded

VERY slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2016 641,436 miles

Exhaust tailpipe getting corroded

Outer sills and w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Park brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Slight surface corrosion at metal b/pipes, in places

VERY slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at N/S/F ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2015 627,645 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2014 612,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 612,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside steering rack arm inner joint has excessive movement

Pass 19 Apr 2013 594,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 576,059 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside wiper rubber split at ends

Pass 20 Apr 2011 559,856 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 539,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 494,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 442,494 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 442,481 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 115,341 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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W964 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 W964 FOW, 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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W964 FOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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