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BV61 KLZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner133,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 KLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 126,441 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs adjusting. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear light unit slightly damaged/cracked,both sides.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 126,441 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs adjusting. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear light unit slightly damaged/cracked,both sides.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.01mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

VIN in door shut not readable, VIN taken from chassis

Fail 11 Jun 2024 109,918 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.01mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

VIN in door shut not readable, VIN taken from chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside DRL not working

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

both front & offside rear tyres worn on edge

nearside washer hose broken but still suppling sufficient water to screen

Fail 10 Jan 2023 91,072 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside DRL not working

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

nearside washer hose broken but still suppling sufficient water to screen

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,743 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged unable to test due to malfunction of seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,450 miles

Nearside washer jet hose split

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes and rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

both rear lamps damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2020 67,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55zr17 101w extra load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55zr17 101w extra load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside washer jet hose split

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes and rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

both rear lamps damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,045 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,817 miles

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

uneven front brake application

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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BV61 KLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 133,536 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 BV61 KLZ, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV61 KLZ registered?

BV61 KLZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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