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LJ58 VLT

2009 Mercedes Ambulance

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

243,121 mi
Last recorded243,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ambulance184,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VLT
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 243,121 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 241,556 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 239,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 233,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 229,221 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 218,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 216,799 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 208,445 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 193,090 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 193,085 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear marker light flashing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 169,618 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 154,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 132,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,438 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,036 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,422 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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LJ58 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LJ58 VLT, 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

How do I check the history of LJ58 VLT?

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What year was LJ58 VLT registered?

LJ58 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 24 February 2009.

Is LJ58 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 VLT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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