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AY59 BBJ

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

281,162 mi
Last recorded281,162 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BBJ
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2014 281,162 miles

1x hydraulic pipe metal end broken and hanging off on stretcher lift

n/s/r reflector bracket broken (reflector ok at time of test)

oil leak on engine(oil level sensor?)

red rust around n/s/r wheel nuts

Pass 30 Sep 2013 233,589 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 165,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play osf inner rack ends

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,729 miles

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,686 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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AY59 BBJ is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AY59 BBJ, 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 AY59 BBJ registered?

AY59 BBJ is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is AY59 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 BBJ shows 5 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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