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CU04 DBX

2004 Mercedes Ambulance

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,589 mi
Last recorded100,589 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Ambulance114,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 DBX
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,589 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 100,587 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 100,573 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 99,820 miles

Offside Front lower sill corroded outside prescribed area

parking brake very high

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,386 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 96,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,944 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 95,943 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,789 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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CU04 DBX is a 2004 Mercedes Ambulance in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 114,480 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 CU04 DBX, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU04 DBX registered?

CU04 DBX is a 2004 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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