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BU12 AEO

2012 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,481 mi
Last recorded75,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ambulance168,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AEO
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 75,481 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 234,264 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 215,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 215,454 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One of two tailpipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 208,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 191,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 175,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 168,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 152,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 136,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,469 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint Rod to axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,462 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 67,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,695 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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BU12 AEO is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 168,500 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 BU12 AEO, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU12 AEO registered?

BU12 AEO is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is BU12 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AEO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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