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G590 XJV

1990 Mercedes Ambulance

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

10,626 mi
Last recorded10,626 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG590 XJV
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 10,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Body Cross Member Corroded, Nearside and Offside

Fail 2 Jun 2025 10,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Body Cross Member Corroded, Nearside and Offside

Pass 3 Jun 2024 10,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body x members corroded and holed x2

Fail 3 Jun 2024 10,389 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body x members corroded and holed x2

Pass 19 May 2023 10,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear body x member corroded

Offside Rear body x member corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 10,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear body x member corroded

Offside Rear body x member corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 9,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 9,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 9,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 8,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 7,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 6,208 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,568 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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G590 XJV is a 1990 Mercedes Ambulance in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G590 XJV, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G590 XJV registered?

G590 XJV is a 1990 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G590 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G590 XJV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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