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AY09 AYS

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

294,310 mi
Last recorded294,310 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AYS
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 294,310 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 294,124 miles

Offside Front Inner HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 22 Apr 2022 294,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Apr 2021 294,040 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres starting to crack and perish advise new tyres

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2021 294,036 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres starting to crack and perish advise new tyres

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 293,951 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Jan 2019 292,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 292,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring - Rust markings around U bolts

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Slight wear in both front shock absorber glands

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 292,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf Spring - Rust markings around U bolts

Slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Slight wear in both front shock absorber glands

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 291,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stearing Rack Ends Have Slight Play n/s and o/s

Pass 13 Mar 2015 279,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 248,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 197,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,509 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 9,167 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ambulance?

Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
23,772
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Registration plate lamp not working 23
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 16
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
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AY09 AYS is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 184,867 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 Ambulance fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 AYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ambulance typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY09 AYS is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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