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AM59 NCJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,350 mi
Last recorded217,350 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Traveliner109,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 217,350 miles

sounds like has a chuffing injector

Fail 29 Jan 2026 217,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , bold outer (5.2.3 (e))

sounds like has a chuffing injector

Pass 6 Feb 2025 206,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 206,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock top rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 195,823 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 195,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 183,345 miles

glow plug light on

Fail 1 Feb 2023 183,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

glow plug light on

Pass 25 Jan 2022 173,171 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside rear middle row seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 25 Jan 2022 173,171 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside rear middle row seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Feb 2021 166,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 154,085 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2019 154,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2018 142,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 142,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 128,500 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 128,500 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 112,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,593 miles

Damage To Front Screen In Excess Of 40mm Circle But Not Obstructing Drivers View

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,624 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Traveliner?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
13,011
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Registration plate lamp not working 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
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AM59 NCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Traveliner models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 109,636 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 Traveliner fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM59 NCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Traveliner typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM59 NCJ registered?

AM59 NCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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