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DG12 OBH

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

376,910 mi
Last recorded376,910 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 376,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 372,821 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 372,804 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 353,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 336,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 18 Dec 2023 325,395 miles

Rear diff bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2023 303,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 285,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 287,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 273,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 256,689 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 256,601 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o\s 225 n\s 215 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 242,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 231,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 216,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside parking brake only just met required efficiency

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 195,870 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 195,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 181,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 160,650 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 160,193 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,008 miles

Offside parking brake only just met required standard

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,187 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,733 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,769 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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DG12 OBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 154,249 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 DG12 OBH, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG12 OBH registered?

DG12 OBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DG12 OBH safe to buy?

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