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1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R737 FOJ

R737 FOJ

1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 191,241 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2874cc

R737 FOJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
  • 191,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R737 FOJ Mileage History

  1. 05/11/2021173,645 mi
  2. 24/07/2024184,066 mi+10,421 mi
  3. 26/07/2024184,071 mi+5 mi
  4. 22/07/2025191,235 mi+7,164 mi
  5. 30/07/2025191,241 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 4,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R737 FOJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R737 FOJ) between November 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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