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BF09 DPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

339,179 mi
Last recorded339,179 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 339,179 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2022 333,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 318,153 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 318,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 307,401 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 307,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 293,967 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 293,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 259,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 252,741 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 252,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 252,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 250,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 247,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 240,075 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 239,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Fouling nearside rear drive shaft (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 231,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 219,087 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 207,571 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 207,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 196,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 196,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 186,516 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 186,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 173,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 157,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 138,860 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 138,758 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 123,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,519 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 15,321 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 DPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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