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YJ61 CAV

2011 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

339,789 mi
Last recorded339,789 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 Mercedes Ambulance225,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 CAV
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 339,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 302,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 262,192 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 262,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 211,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 154,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,484 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 101,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,765 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 CAV is a 2011 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 225,384 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 CAV, 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 15 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 CAV registered?

YJ61 CAV is a 2011 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is YJ61 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ61 CAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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