Mercedes Ambulance Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes Ambulance reliable? We analysed 2,964 real MOT tests across 240 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes Ambulance is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate lamp not working and anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes Ambulance.
Mercedes Ambulance Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes Ambulance. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes Ambulance MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes Ambulance to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes Ambulance Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes Ambulance fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes Ambulance Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes Ambulance owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes Ambulance MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes Ambulance year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 193 | 87.6% | 94,881 | 168,500 | 218,980 |
| 2011 | 213 | 81.7% | 131,191 | 225,384 | 335,413 |
| 2010 | 316 | 83.9% | 121,050 | 211,538 | 281,311 |
| 2009 | 739 | 87.7% | 101,222 | 184,867 | 245,601 |
| 2008 | 295 | 83.4% | 90,461 | 197,114 | 301,107 |
| 2007 | 523 | 83.2% | 121,639 | 226,562 | 301,325 |
| 2006 | 78 | 94.9% | 88,207 | 149,523 | 203,321 |
| 2005 | 147 | 97.3% | 44,426 | 132,341 | 193,838 |
| 2004 | 136 | 89.7% | 74,276 | 114,480 | 180,147 |
| 2003 | 147 | 85.0% | 101,653 | 167,057 | 219,803 |
How Long Does a Mercedes Ambulance Last?
Based on 240 Mercedes Ambulance vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes Ambulance Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes Ambulance MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes Ambulance
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.3% MOT pass rate from 147 tests
81.7% MOT pass rate from 213 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes Ambulance is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.3% across 147 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes Ambulance Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Ambulance THIS CAR | 85.8% | 2,964 | 183,655 mi | 23 yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Mk Indy | 86.6% | 1,740 | 6,272 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes Ambulance outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes AmbulanceShould you buy a used Mercedes Ambulance?
The Mercedes Ambulance has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.8% across 2,964 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mercedes Ambulance are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (46 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (23), and anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (16). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mercedes Ambulance owner drives around 23,772 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mercedes Ambulance models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.