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LB61 VMV

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

289,091 mi
Last recorded289,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 VMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc
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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 289,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 284,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 267,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 250,395 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 240,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 234,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2022 231,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2022 227,065 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2021 224,068 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 224,068 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 217,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 214,890 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 212,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 208,046 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 204,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 200,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 196,016 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 196,016 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical Plug insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2017 184,632 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 184,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,251 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 168,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 152,178 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit !!!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 152,178 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit !!!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 140,715 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 140,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low ! (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,395 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,165 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 37,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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LB61 VMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB61 VMV, 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 LB61 VMV registered?

LB61 VMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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