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RX58 EPA

2008 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

418,301 mi
Last recorded418,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ambulance197,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 EPA
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 418,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 412,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 390,956 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 360,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 328,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 20 Jul 2016 289,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 251,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 7 Aug 2014 213,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 177,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 100,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 28,405 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 28,400 miles

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

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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RX58 EPA is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RX58 EPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX58 EPA?

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What year was RX58 EPA registered?

RX58 EPA is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is RX58 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX58 EPA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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