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F473 JTT

1989 Mercedes Ambulance

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,124 mi
Last recorded33,124 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 JTT
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 33,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 32,925 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 32,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 32,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,846 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,279 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 32,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,749 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 30,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,315 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,237 miles

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

all rear tyres deterioating

n/s/f king pin slight play

n/s/r tyre cut but no cords exsposed

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,329 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 26,329 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,312 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,866 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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F473 JTT is a 1989 Mercedes Ambulance in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F473 JTT, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F473 JTT registered?

F473 JTT is a 1989 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F473 JTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F473 JTT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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