MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated Warning Dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working Tail Light inoperative (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall has various splits and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Eye Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing Bracket and Bush Misssing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre Puncher, Nail tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake lever not releasing correctly Release Button operation faulty (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
parking brake only just met requirements at 16%
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
brake peadle apears spongey but effiency ok
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
brake peadle apears spongey but effiency ok
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Ambulance?
Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 AXY is a 2003 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 167,057 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 LJ53 AXY, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LJ53 AXY registered?
LJ53 AXY is a 2003 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is LJ53 AXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 AXY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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