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WU61 HFX

2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,531 mi
Last recorded197,531 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 197,531 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 194,650 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 191,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 188,513 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wiper blades smearing

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2022 188,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wiper blades smearing

brake wear warning message showing on dashboard

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2022 183,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 177,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 171,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm in excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 150,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,312 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,428 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 7,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,442 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,195 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,463 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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WU61 HFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 133,536 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 WU61 HFX, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU61 HFX registered?

WU61 HFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WU61 HFX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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