Mercedes Traveliner
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 189 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
189
Best Year
2013 (100%)
Years Covered
4
About the Mercedes Traveliner
The Mercedes Traveliner has been tested 189 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2010 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 33 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 247,271 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 345,047 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the Traveliner is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2013 detailsHow reliable is the Mercedes Traveliner?
Mercedes Traveliner by Year
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