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AY09 CUA

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

375,134 mi
Last recorded375,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 CUA
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 375,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 373,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 370,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 368,212 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 368,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top mounting cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached dpf flexi burst in two (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2018 364,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 354,317 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak tail lift

Pass 1 Jun 2016 347,817 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 347,817 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 321,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 282,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 243,969 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 181,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,967 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 CUA is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

AY09 CUA is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is AY09 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 CUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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