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RK62 OFJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

304,281 mi
Last recorded304,281 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 OFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 304,281 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. ? (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Apr 2025 302,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 297,615 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 295,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 280,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 276,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 265,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 252,444 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 240,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 233,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 226,405 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 196,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 153,889 miles

Brake pedal rubber deterioted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,106 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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RK62 OFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RK62 OFJ, 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 RK62 OFJ registered?

RK62 OFJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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