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YJ59 OTG

2010 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

418,385 mi
Last recorded418,385 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2010 Mercedes Ambulance211,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 OTG
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 418,385 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 418,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 372,984 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 372,984 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 316,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 257,777 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 257,777 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 190,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 143,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,061 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 40,051 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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YJ59 OTG is a 2010 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

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

Is YJ59 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ59 OTG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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