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DK08 GXP

2008 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

300,922 mi
Last recorded300,922 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ambulance197,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 GXP
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 300,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 270,998 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 270,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 231,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 197,114 miles

rear seat plastic cover missing from seat belt clip

Pass 15 Feb 2012 171,327 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 133,791 miles

Nail in tyre.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,472 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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DK08 GXP is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 197,114 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 DK08 GXP, 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 18 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 DK08 GXP?

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What year was DK08 GXP registered?

DK08 GXP is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is DK08 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 GXP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK08 GXP have outstanding finance?

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