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BF09 FFO

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,471 mi
Last recorded137,471 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 137,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 137,398 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 137,389 miles

Bonnet opening handle defective

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 137,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet opening handle defective

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 136,961 miles

brake light on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2018 136,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

brake light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2017 124,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside mirror cracked

brake light on dash

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Jun 2013 30,556 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,047 miles

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 FFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

BF09 FFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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The MOT history for BF09 FFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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