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PRW 129

2006 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,625 mi
Last recorded148,625 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Traveliner50,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRW 129
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 148,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 141,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 135,979 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 134,013 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 131,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,461 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,266 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all seats removed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 110,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2016 110,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,490 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 95,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 90,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 77,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 33,010 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2008 18,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,040 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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PRW 129 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Traveliner models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 50,669 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 PRW 129, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PRW 129 registered?

PRW 129 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is PRW 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRW 129 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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