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LJ05 FJX

2005 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,962 mi
Last recorded219,962 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Ambulance132,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FJX
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,686cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2018 219,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 208,636 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 201,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 188,582 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 176,920 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 161,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 145,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 126,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,890 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,776 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,891 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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LJ05 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.3% with a typical mileage of 132,341 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 LJ05 FJX, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 FJX registered?

LJ05 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is LJ05 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 FJX shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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