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DK09 BHJ

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

410,488 mi
Last recorded410,488 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 BHJ
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 410,488 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 410,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 361,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 307,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 256,218 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 202,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 146,989 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 146,910 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,695 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 96,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff has excessive oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,766 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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DK09 BHJ is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 184,867 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 DK09 BHJ, 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 17 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 DK09 BHJ registered?

DK09 BHJ is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 BHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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