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BF09 EAW

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,385 mi
Last recorded115,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 115,385 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 113,817 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 110,462 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 110,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 101,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2023 101,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,906 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front of diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,906 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front of diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,724 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,243 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 45,243 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,228 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 40,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 40,648 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tailpipe hanger broken

Pass 30 May 2017 37,145 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 37,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,272 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,245 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear around inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracking around sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,889 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,902 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,902 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,130 miles

advise front brake service

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 EAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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