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DK09 GAX

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

256,590 mi
Last recorded256,590 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 GAX
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 256,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 256,536 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 256,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 256,489 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 256,489 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 256,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 243,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 216,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 192,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 170,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has Play In Pivot Point

Offside Front Shock Absorber Has Play in Pivot Point

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 143,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 143,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front propshaft center bearing split

Fail 15 May 2013 116,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear prop shaft has paly at rear joint

Pass 15 May 2013 116,066 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft has paly at rear joint

Pass 6 Jun 2012 95,991 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 95,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2012 95,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side inner tyre worn on outter edge close to limit

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 22 May 2011 72,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,311 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 GAX is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GAX, 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.

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What year was DK09 GAX registered?

DK09 GAX is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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