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BF09 DWX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

247,698 mi
Last recorded247,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 247,698 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

noise and play evident offside steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2025 235,324 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2024 219,606 miles

Bonnet pull cable in poor condition

Both front windows in op

Near side rear indicator bulb pale

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Offside front anti roll bar link up ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside rear lamp cracked

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 25 Jan 2024 219,606 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Bonnet pull cable in poor condition

Both front windows in op

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

Near side rear indicator bulb pale

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Offside front anti roll bar link up ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2023 202,936 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 202,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge. Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 178,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 157,317 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 157,307 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,611 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,972 miles

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

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 83,972 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,653 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,978 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,860 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 47,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,631 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 DWX 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

BF09 DWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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