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F741 FNX

1989 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 FNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 114,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 114,415 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 113,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 112,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 111,151 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 111,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENGINE FIREWALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH INNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced AND INNER SILL OFFSIDE INNER DOOR STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH INNER OFF SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened D BUSHES WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear slightly lower efficenty

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 109,497 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arche (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake 58%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

silencer corroded & bracket broken

Fail 4 Nov 2016 107,793 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arche (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer corroded & bracket broken

Pass 23 Mar 2015 107,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 103,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 103,716 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,722 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,071 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 95,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,389 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 89,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 65,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F741 FNX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F741 FNX, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F741 FNX registered?

F741 FNX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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