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BF59 MXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,903 mi
Last recorded164,903 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 MXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 164,903 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 164,903 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 157,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 157,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,261 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 142,419 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,578 miles

Nearside Front bumper end damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 8 Dec 2021 137,576 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens blurred and ingress of water (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front bumper end damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 120,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rear differential bushes ()

P.A.S reservoir stained by overspill

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arms have slight movement in inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 112,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rear differential bushes ()

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

P.A.S reservoir stained by overspill

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arms have slight movement in inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,171 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,463 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,118 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,617 miles

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

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 MXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 MXS registered?

BF59 MXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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