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LJ59 HPE

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

276,717 mi
Last recorded276,717 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HPE
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 276,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 276,715 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 266,803 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 255,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 250,415 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 250,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 238,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 220,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 214,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 196,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 172,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 151,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 129,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,528 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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LJ59 HPE is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 184,867 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 LJ59 HPE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ59 HPE registered?

LJ59 HPE is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is LJ59 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 HPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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