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BF09 DUV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

242,556 mi
Last recorded242,556 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 242,556 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 227,511 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner/outer sills front/rear & both side brake pipe front/rear corroded

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 7 Mar 2023 227,511 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner/outer sills front/rear & both side brake pipe front/rear corroded

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Feb 2022 227,169 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 227,169 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 221,677 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 211,549 miles

parking brake travel near to max

Pass 22 Feb 2019 196,953 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

glow plug light on

Fail 22 Feb 2019 196,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

glow plug light on

Pass 17 Apr 2018 179,464 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 179,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2017 158,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

anti slip worn

Fail 20 Apr 2017 158,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

anti slip worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,598 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

suspect combustion (injector ) leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 140,598 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

suspect combustion (injector ) leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 125,176 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,394 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 DUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DUV, 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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What year was BF09 DUV registered?

BF09 DUV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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