CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ12 UUM

2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

437,583 mi
Last recorded437,583 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner154,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 UUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 437,583 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2026 430,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 421,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 404,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 391,260 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 378,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 378,809 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 378,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 358,746 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 219,926 miles

Coolant leak in gear box area

Oil leak slightly engine leak

Fail 18 May 2017 219,926 miles

Coolant leak in gear box area

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak slightly engine leak

Pass 25 May 2016 197,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 170,023 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 169,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 169,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 128,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,878 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
Full Mercedes-benz Traveliner reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ12 UUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SJ12 UUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ12 UUM?

You can check the full history of SJ12 UUM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ12 UUM registered?

SJ12 UUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is SJ12 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 UUM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ12 UUM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ12 UUM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.