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YJ61 CBF

2011 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

373,666 mi
Last recorded373,666 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes Ambulance225,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 CBF
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 373,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 373,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 373,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 373,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 372,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 372,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 371,330 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 371,330 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 371,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 368,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 355,747 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 355,747 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 312,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 312,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 263,150 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 263,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 226,193 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 226,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 171,691 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 171,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,671 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 122,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,585 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 CBF is a 2011 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CBF, 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.

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What year was YJ61 CBF registered?

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

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