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W31 SPD

2008 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

Black Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,655 mi
Last recorded67,655 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Traveliner65,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 SPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 67,655 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective also minor leak from front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 67,655 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective also minor leak from front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 60,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pedal spongy.

Pass 7 Jan 2023 50,479 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,514 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 46,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,079 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 46,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake master cylinder reservoir insecure (bolt missing)

Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,220 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut and perished

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,748 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,215 miles

exhaust emissions too low to be measured

exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded to excess

glow plug warning on display

nearside front window does not function

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,686 miles

2 ehaust system clamps rotten

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror head loose/held with duct-tape

Fail 16 Jul 2014 37,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 ehaust system clamps rotten

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror head loose/held with duct-tape

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust tail-pipe clamp corroded

n/s mirror arm damaged

smokke emmissions too low to be measured

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s body trims missing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,510 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s body trims missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s body trim missing

n/s mirror head insecure

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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W31 SPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in Black with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Traveliner models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 65,449 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 W31 SPD, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W31 SPD registered?

W31 SPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is W31 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 SPD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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