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YX08 HXJ

2008 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

288,142 mi
Last recorded288,142 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ambulance197,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 HXJ
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 288,142 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 288,142 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 274,565 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 274,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 247,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 224,684 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 198,471 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 198,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 175,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,716 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,139 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Aug 2009 46,139 miles

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?

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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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.

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