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YJ59 OTF

2010 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

352,760 mi
Last recorded352,760 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes Ambulance211,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 OTF
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 352,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 352,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 349,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 345,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 345,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal appears to be leaking fluid

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Aug 2017 341,694 miles

N/s and O/s front dampers have play present, not considered excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2017 341,691 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s and O/s front dampers have play present, not considered excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brakes binding slightly

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2016 321,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 321,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 272,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 236,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in o/s/r outer tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in o/s/r outer tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2013 196,333 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 152,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 152,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,001 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,234 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 OTF is a 2010 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

YJ59 OTF is a 2010 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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