CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK57 MEV

2007 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

307,076 mi
Last recorded307,076 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Ambulance226,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 MEV
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 307,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 303,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 301,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 301,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 301,315 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 301,307 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 302,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 297,974 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 297,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 295,658 miles

Offside Front tyre has sharp object in tread area

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes showing signs of deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 295,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has sharp object in tread area

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes showing signs of deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 258,627 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 235,567 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 207,041 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 161,745 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,040 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
Full Mercedes Ambulance reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK57 MEV is a 2007 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 226,562 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 DK57 MEV, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK57 MEV?

You can check the full history of DK57 MEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK57 MEV registered?

DK57 MEV is a 2007 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is DK57 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK57 MEV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK57 MEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK57 MEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.