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BF59 BTU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 85,032 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively and brake sensor wire rubber on link (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak on the rear diff.

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

n/s door mirror cover missing,o/s side loading door not opening

Fail 29 Sep 2025 85,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively and brake sensor wire rubber on link (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak on the rear diff.

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

n/s door mirror cover missing,o/s side loading door not opening

Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,896 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Damage to, Front Bumper, O/S side loading door, N/S/F door mirror housing and O/S/R wheel arch. O/S/F and N/S/F door windows do not operate.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box has a minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak on the rear diff.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Damage to, Front Bumper, O/S side loading door, N/S/F door mirror housing and O/S/R wheel arch. O/S/F and N/S/F door windows do not operate.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box has a minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak on the rear diff.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 76,980 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,299 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 73,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,658 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 71,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,701 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,949 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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BF59 BTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

BF59 BTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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