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RK09 ZKB

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

480,219 mi
Last recorded480,219 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZKB
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 480,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 406,183 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 352,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 306,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 266,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 235,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 202,443 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 160,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 97,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,539 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,816 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,816 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 23,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,426 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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RK09 ZKB is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK09 ZKB, 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 RK09 ZKB registered?

RK09 ZKB is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is RK09 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 ZKB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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