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LG11 BYB

2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

492,409 mi
Last recorded492,409 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 492,409 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 492,407 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 485,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 485,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 477,052 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 477,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 limit 1.50 failed 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 469,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 461,019 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 461,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 448,326 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 448,282 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 434,254 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 434,248 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 413,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 389,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 367,751 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 328,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 261,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 181,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,984 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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LG11 BYB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LG11 BYB, 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 LG11 BYB registered?

LG11 BYB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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