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# Update Mechanic Request Status

Use the endpoint allows the mechanic to update the status of a request. You must provide the unique `request_status_id`and the `new_status` value in the request body.

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#### Parameters

**Request Body:**

| Name                | Type   | Description                                    | Required |
| ------------------- | ------ | ---------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| `request_status_id` | string | The unique ID of the request status to update. | Yes      |
| `new_status`        | string | The new status to set for the request.         | Yes      |

**Example Request Body:**

```json
{
  "request_status_id": "12345",
  "new_status": "accepted"
}
```