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BF09 DXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

249,328 mi
Last recorded249,328 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 249,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 245,083 miles

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

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

knocking on steering lock to lock

Pass 8 Mar 2023 241,423 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking noise on steering lock to lock

Fail 3 Mar 2023

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking noise on steering lock to lock

Pass 2 Mar 2022 239,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 226,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 217,940 miles

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

bonnet does not open.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 217,929 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet does not open.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 211,145 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 203,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 195,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 191,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 181,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 150,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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 DXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

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

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