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BU12 AWX

2012 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

242,183 mi
Last recorded242,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ambulance168,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AWX
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 242,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 225,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 217,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 217,442 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 205,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 190,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 177,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 164,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 157,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 137,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,817 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,639 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 AWX is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AWX, 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 AWX?

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What year was BU12 AWX registered?

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

Is BU12 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AWX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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