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LJ59 HPP

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

245,670 mi
Last recorded245,670 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 HPP
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 245,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 242,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 241,822 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 241,741 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door ram damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 229,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 220,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ram not functioning (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 220,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed ram not functioning (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 205,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 182,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 165,536 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 165,511 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 151,288 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "eye" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 151,288 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "eye" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,416 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle cross bar nearside bush bolt play

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 HPP is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LJ59 HPP, 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.

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What year was LJ59 HPP registered?

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

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