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YJ61 BZL

2012 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

333,810 mi
Last recorded333,810 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ambulance168,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 BZL
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 333,810 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 333,810 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 296,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 240,054 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 240,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 203,987 miles

propshaft uj starting to wear.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 165,415 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,907 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,708 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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YJ61 BZL is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ61 BZL, 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.

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What year was YJ61 BZL registered?

YJ61 BZL is a 2012 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YJ61 BZL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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