MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
680,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearing wear limit (2.5.B.1a)
nail in o/s front tyre
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f seat belt damaged
o/s park brake noisey
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
hand brake on 16% legal lowest limit
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
hand brake on 16% legal lowest limit
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Ambulance?
Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RK08 FYS is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 197,114 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 RK08 FYS, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of RK08 FYS?
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What year was RK08 FYS registered?
RK08 FYS is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 10 July 2008.
Is RK08 FYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK08 FYS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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