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YJ59 OTD

2010 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

297,675 mi
Last recorded297,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2010 Mercedes Ambulance211,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 OTD
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 297,675 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 297,675 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 257,727 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r inner tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r outer tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Jan 2014 204,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 153,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 153,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,442 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 13 Dec 2011 99,442 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,003 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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YJ59 OTD is a 2010 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 211,538 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 YJ59 OTD, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ59 OTD registered?

YJ59 OTD is a 2010 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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