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BF09 FFC

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,058 mi
Last recorded204,058 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 204,058 miles

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

long parking brake travel

long parking brake travel

Fail 24 Nov 2021 204,040 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper / wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp /wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

long parking brake travel

long parking brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2020 182,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust tailpipe holed to legal limit ,recommend immediate repair [rubbing on drive shaft]

offside rear inner cv gaiter damaged to legal limit [rubbing against exhaust] recommend immediate replacement

Fail 18 Nov 2020 182,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust tailpipe holed to legal limit ,recommend immediate repair [rubbing on drive shaft]

offside rear inner cv gaiter damaged to legal limit [rubbing against exhaust] recommend immediate replacement

Pass 21 Jun 2019 159,391 miles

Nearside Front wheek rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge recommend early renewal

long brake pedal travel

rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

Fail 21 Jun 2019 159,391 miles

rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

Nearside Front wheek rim damaged

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge recommend early renewal

long brake pedal travel

Central Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside rear brake bind when jacked

Fail 21 Jun 2018 138,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside rear brake bind when jacked

Pass 31 May 2017 110,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel [inner] rim damaged near to legal limit recommend early repair

brake pad warning light on recommend further investigation

evidence of exhaust rubbing on offside rear drive shaft

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 31 May 2017 110,878 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel [inner] rim damaged near to legal limit recommend early repair

brake pad warning light on recommend further investigation

evidence of exhaust rubbing on offside rear drive shaft

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,759 miles

amber brake warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

parking brake travel near legal limit

Fail 17 Jun 2016 93,614 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

amber brake warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

parking brake travel near legal limit

Pass 21 May 2015 67,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,241 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre below 1.6mm tread depth

Fail 20 May 2014 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre below 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 56,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

BF09 FFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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