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SB12 DTY

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

349,813 mi
Last recorded349,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 349,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 339,484 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside 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 13 Jan 2022 329,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 316,796 miles

Handbrake pedal has travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 13 Jan 2020 302,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 302,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 238,091 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 237,231 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 194,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 171,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 126,639 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,904 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,890 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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SB12 DTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB12 DTY, 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 SB12 DTY registered?

SB12 DTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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