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AY09 AXV

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

298,228 mi
Last recorded298,228 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 AXV
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 298,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 298,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 289,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 272,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak by clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 271,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak by clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 258,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 253,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 253,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 247,742 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Mar 2016 247,737 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end( drumstick) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (drumstick) (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Mar 2015 227,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 205,792 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 205,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 160,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 121,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,491 miles

play in both front anti-roll bar d bushes

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,432 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 AXV is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AY09 AXV, 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.

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What year was AY09 AXV registered?

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

Is AY09 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 AXV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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