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C23 UMR

2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

392,227 mi
Last recorded392,227 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 UMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 392,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 May 2026 391,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 368,504 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 368,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 345,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 307,572 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 May 2022 283,401 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 270,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 270,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 260,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 251,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 244,506 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 244,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 232,264 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 232,264 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 216,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 203,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 189,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 176,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 175,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 160,976 miles

Nearside Rear Diff support bushes spliting

Offside Rear Diff support bush splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2016 147,558 miles

Nearside Rear differential bush

Offside Rear differential bush

Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 121,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,208 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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C23 UMR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C23 UMR, 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 C23 UMR registered?

C23 UMR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is C23 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 UMR shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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