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LN61 VLR

2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,905 mi
Last recorded50,905 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner133,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 50,905 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 49,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,984 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 46,984 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 45,120 miles

Both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaitor perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,400 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,711 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 40,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

electronic parking brake conversion kit not applying fast enough to get a roller brake test reading/also not applying strong enough to get a sufficient reading on a road test using a decelorometer

Pass 5 Jan 2019 35,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 33,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 31,517 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,474 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 29,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 24,366 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,366 miles

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

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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LN61 VLR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LN61 VLR, 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 LN61 VLR registered?

LN61 VLR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is LN61 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN61 VLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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