MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
294,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Inner HAS SLIGHT PLAY
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
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) ()
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) ()
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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes Ambulance?
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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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What year was AY09 AYS registered?
AY09 AYS is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 18 May 2009.
Is AY09 AYS safe to buy?
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