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BF09 EAG

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,500 mi
Last recorded249,500 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 249,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrded under neath

Fail 6 Apr 2024 249,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrded under neath

Pass 4 Apr 2023 220,114 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 218,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 216,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 209,622 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 209,620 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation offside 180 nearside 110 (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake only just meets requirements offside low in effort

Pass 19 Jul 2018 200,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 200,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 189,653 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 189,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both bulbs blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 178,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at centre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak AT ENGINE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 178,907 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at centre section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at centre section (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 178,906 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at centre section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at centre section (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 167,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 155,605 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 4 Sep 2014 155,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 Jul 2013 139,131 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,314 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 117,313 miles

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

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 EAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAG, 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 EAG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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