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BF59 CFZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,060 mi
Last recorded178,060 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 178,060 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 174,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp caseing cracked

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 174,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 174,393 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2023 172,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 171,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 170,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 164,092 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 164,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,346 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 153,346 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 142,516 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 142,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,736 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 CFZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

BF59 CFZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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