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BF09 DJX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,129 mi
Last recorded177,129 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 DJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 177,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 177,129 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 171,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 171,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 163,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 158,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 158,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 152,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 152,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 151,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 137,922 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 137,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 125,935 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 125,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 113,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 113,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 99,504 miles

Front o/s and n/s shock absorber upper strut bearing /bush have slight,minor wear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush minor wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front inner brake pad 3.5mm to 4mm

rear brake discs have general wear to inner faces

Fail 16 May 2016 99,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s and centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush minor wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front inner brake pad 3.5mm to 4mm

rear brake discs have general wear to inner faces

Pass 15 May 2015 86,117 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 86,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,512 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge [stepped up tread area]

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge [stepped up tread area]

rear tyres have stepped up tread worn in centres

Pass 8 May 2013 59,251 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2012 47,150 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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BF09 DJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF09 DJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF09 DJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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