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AY09 CTV

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,308 mi
Last recorded221,308 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 CTV
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 221,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 221,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 221,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 221,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 220,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 220,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 220,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 219,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 216,962 miles

Front registration plate has a crack but able to read at reasonable distance of 20 metres

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 7 Mar 2018 216,958 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate has a crack but able to read at reasonable distance of 20 metres

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2016 216,816 miles

Front Registration Plate has a crack but able to read at reasonable distance of 20 metres

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 211,924 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 211,924 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 199,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 199,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 144,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,434 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 CTV is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTV, 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 CTV registered?

AY09 CTV is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is AY09 CTV safe to buy?

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