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BF59 MUY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,872 mi
Last recorded209,872 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 209,872 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AT THE REAR

Fail 22 Sep 2026 209,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AT THE REAR

Pass 26 Sep 2025 206,090 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 206,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 205,055 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 205,055 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 197,751 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 197,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 193,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 187,882 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 21 Sep 2021 187,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 182,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 174,802 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 174,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 166,058 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 166,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 155,691 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,263 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 135,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,292 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 115,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,903 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 MUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

BF59 MUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is BF59 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 MUY shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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