MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
288,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened both front lower ball joint (2.4.A.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner ends ex play (2.2.C.1c)
Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened both front lower ball joint (2.4.A.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner ends ex play (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
drivers door mirror damaged
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Mercedes Ambulance?
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YX08 HXJ is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 197,114 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 YX08 HXJ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YX08 HXJ registered?
YX08 HXJ is a 2008 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 12 August 2008.
Is YX08 HXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX08 HXJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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