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BF59 CDE

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 166,173 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 166,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 160,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 148,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 138,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,079 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,079 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 118,588 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 Aug 2019 118,587 miles

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

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

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

hand brake requires adjustment

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,358 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 75,116 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 35,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre cut (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,633 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 21,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 CDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF59 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

BF59 CDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is BF59 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 CDE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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