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BU12 AVZ

2012 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

273,017 mi
Last recorded273,017 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ambulance168,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 273,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 254,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 237,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 220,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 210,226 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 192,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 186,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 185,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 163,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 142,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 14,718 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 AVZ is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU12 AVZ?

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What year was BU12 AVZ registered?

BU12 AVZ is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BU12 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AVZ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU12 AVZ have outstanding finance?

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