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LG12 PYH

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Grey Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

231,703 mi
Last recorded231,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 231,703 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 215,711 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 215,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 202,712 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 192,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 158,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 136,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filler outer cover damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2021 136,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filler outer cover damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2020 131,855 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,132 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,536 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,538 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,378 miles

195/65/16C N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 19 Mar 2013 17,351 miles

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

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

195/65/16C N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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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LG12 PYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Grey with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LG12 PYH, 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 LG12 PYH registered?

LG12 PYH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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