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W851 XGD

2000 Mercedes Ambulance

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,794 mi
Last recorded197,794 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 XGD
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 197,794 miles

both n/s and o/s brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f shocker slight leak

o/s/f brake hose cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 194,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 191,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 186,914 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 186,911 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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W851 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes Ambulance in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W851 XGD, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W851 XGD registered?

W851 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W851 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 XGD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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