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YJ61 BZP

2012 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

384,374 mi
Last recorded384,374 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ambulance168,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 384,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 332,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 278,288 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 278,288 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 221,451 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 221,451 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 153,811 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 153,811 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,465 miles

0/s/r corner damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BZP 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 BZP, 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 YJ61 BZP registered?

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

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