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SD61 WPX

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

420,053 mi
Last recorded420,053 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 WPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 420,053 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 420,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 386,719 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 386,653 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 347,080 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 345,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 310,409 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 285,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 273,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 273,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted sliders / pins worn (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted sliders/ pins worn (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 242,133 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 242,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 210,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 180,452 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 180,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 149,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,291 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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SD61 WPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SD61 WPX, 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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SD61 WPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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