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LJ53 BVG

2003 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,731 mi
Last recorded186,731 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Ambulance167,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

9 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2015 186,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 172,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 159,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 145,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 130,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 109,796 miles

n\s\r outer wheel rim slightly damaged

o\s\r outer tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,160 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,570 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 BVG is a 2003 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

LJ53 BVG is a 2003 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is LJ53 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 BVG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ53 BVG have outstanding finance?

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