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WV61 DHL

2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

311,745 mi
Last recorded311,745 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner133,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 DHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 311,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 311,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 290,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 269,011 miles

both mirrors damaged-o/s/r link slight play-rear coil springs corroded-o/s/r/ tyre wearing low-front to rear brake pipes corroded-

Pass 5 Nov 2020 262,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has slight travel-rear brake pipes corroded-rear coil springs corroded-rear shockers slightly damp-rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2019 250,786 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 244,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 244,024 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 242,270 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

rear parking brake low reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2017 184,162 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 182,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,609 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 126,601 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 split (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 66,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,517 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,243 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,067 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 31,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 27,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,098 miles

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

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 29 Nov 2011 1,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WV61 DHL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WV61 DHL, 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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WV61 DHL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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