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DG12 WCT

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,785 mi
Last recorded224,785 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 WCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 224,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 224,779 miles

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

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 17 Oct 2024 216,353 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 216,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 204,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 204,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Daytime running lamps not working Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018

Pass 15 Jun 2023 194,179 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 194,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2023 184,548 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 184,548 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 172,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 171,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 166,224 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 166,214 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,701 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 128,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

drivers wind deflector damaged,coolant leak-spill,oil leak-spill,brake pedal rubber poor,rear wiper faulty,nsf linkbar joint play,rear diff bushes weak,sills-box sections rusting,nsf tyre wall damaged

osf tyre tread poor-damaged-tread cut,osr tyre poor-uneven tread wear,parking brake lever travel getting high

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,691 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 107,682 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 May 2019 95,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight leak at dpf sensor where its been repaired

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,963 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DG12 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

DG12 WCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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