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BF59 AXR

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,691 mi
Last recorded240,691 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 AXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 240,691 miles

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

weak handbrake effort

Pass 14 Nov 2024 238,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 233,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 233,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 227,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 223,672 miles

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

exhaust damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2021 223,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2020 218,080 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 208,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 191,444 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 170,361 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 147,863 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,944 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing away from outer bedge

Fail 3 Dec 2015 123,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing away from outer bedge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,424 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 104,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,492 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,545 miles

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

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

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

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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BF59 AXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BF59 AXR, 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 BF59 AXR registered?

BF59 AXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is BF59 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 AXR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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