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BU12 AWZ

2012 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

256,765 mi
Last recorded256,765 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ambulance168,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 256,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 252,901 miles

Engine slight smoky under acceleration

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

Registration plate lamp slight dim

Pass 17 Nov 2023 237,059 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 223,382 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 223,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 210,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 200,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 184,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 178,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 160,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,425 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,463 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 AWZ 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 AWZ, 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

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What year was BU12 AWZ registered?

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

Is BU12 AWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AWZ 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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