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AY09 AXU

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

320,149 mi
Last recorded320,149 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AXU
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2017 320,149 miles

Central Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable play in rack (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 315,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 303,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 266,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight wear to rear axle stabliser bar joint

Pass 28 Feb 2013 203,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 166,352 miles

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,661 miles

nail in n/side rear outer tyre on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,230 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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AY09 AXU is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Ambulance models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 184,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY09 AXU, 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 17 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 AY09 AXU registered?

AY09 AXU is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is AY09 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 AXU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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