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BF09 EAA

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

304,710 mi
Last recorded304,710 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 304,710 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 304,710 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 282,721 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 241,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 217,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 188,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 166,241 miles

Front windscreen has a small chip

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 156,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 18 Oct 2016 156,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 9 Sep 2015 135,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Warning Lamp also on Display. (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Offside brake lower effort. (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 135,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Warning Lamp also on Display. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Offside brake lower effort. (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,050 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator showing on dashboard cannot see pads clearly to judge,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,997 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Fail 28 May 2013 94,990 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2012 72,541 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 72,541 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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