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YC12 VMO

2012 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,430 mi
Last recorded227,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ambulance168,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 VMO
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 227,430 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside

Pass 26 Nov 2025 227,377 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 226,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 217,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 217,196 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 209,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 202,829 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 202,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 193,595 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 183,666 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 153,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,393 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 137,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,125 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,125 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 5,443 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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YC12 VMO is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 168,500 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 YC12 VMO, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 VMO registered?

YC12 VMO is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 VMO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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