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NJ61 UBL

2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

605,238 mi
Last recorded605,238 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 605,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 605,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 589,136 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 589,136 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 589,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose popped out of diff oil leaking (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 577,773 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 577,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump under brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 573,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 573,354 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 542,065 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 542,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 502,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 469,726 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 469,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 439,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 439,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 398,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 325,352 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 325,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 314,263 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 314,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 235,675 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 235,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat insecure center row (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 235,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat insecure center row (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 190,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 145,063 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 144,410 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside middle seat removed when tested

slight wear brakepedal anti slip

Pass 27 Aug 2013 96,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,931 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 264 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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NJ61 UBL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 NJ61 UBL, 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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NJ61 UBL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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