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LJ53 BSV

2003 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

225,146 mi
Last recorded225,146 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Ambulance167,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BSV
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 225,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 220,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 216,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 215,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 205,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 191,303 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 191,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 179,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 157,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 134,808 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,859 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,554 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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LJ53 BSV is a 2003 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LJ53 BSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 BSV registered?

LJ53 BSV is a 2003 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 BSV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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