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AY58 FCA

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

350,409 mi
Last recorded350,409 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 FCA
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 350,409 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Mar 2017 350,409 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear bar eye bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

air suspension compressor insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2016 347,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface cracks (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface cracks (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 18 Jul 2016 347,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface cracks (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface cracks (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 384,194 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 316,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in Panhard balljoint

Slight play in Tie-rods

Pass 12 Mar 2015 316,509 miles

Slight play in Panhard balljoint

Slight play in Tie-rods

Pass 11 Feb 2014 276,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 219,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 162,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 111,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,203 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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AY58 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY58 FCA, 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 AY58 FCA registered?

AY58 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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