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BU51 JLV

2002 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

White Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,039 mi
Last recorded60,039 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Traveliner59,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 60,039 miles

Corrosion on nearside front step area.

Front crossmember rusty.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 59,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member rusty.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside front step rusty.

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

Battery tray corroded and holed, battery insecure.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 58,492 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,476 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 56,471 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board end pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,061 miles

Both head lamp lens cloudy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,059 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Both front wheel inner lips corroded

Both rear outer tyres perished

Glow plug light intermittently on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight drag on front wheels

Small hole in exhaust rear section

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,058 miles

n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2015 50,500 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 50,500 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 49,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,433 miles

tow bar socket. fog light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,144 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,546 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,313 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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BU51 JLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in White with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Traveliner models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,988 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 BU51 JLV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 JLV registered?

BU51 JLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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