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BV09 OFB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,220 mi
Last recorded241,220 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 241,220 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 240,019 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal travel

nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

oil leak

play in steering both sides

Fail 10 Jan 2019 240,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pedal travel

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

oil leak

play in steering both sides

Pass 17 Jul 2018 230,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

fluctuation on front brakes BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush

Fail 17 Jul 2018 230,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

fluctuation on front brakes BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush

Pass 3 Jan 2018 209,361 miles

brake warning light on dash

fluctuation on front brake disc s

Pass 11 Jan 2017 173,060 miles

brake pad wear warning light on dash

n/s number plate light

Fail 9 Jan 2017 173,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure up right link broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad wear warning light on dash

n/s number plate light

Pass 2 Feb 2016 152,973 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

handbrake travel and performance

n/s number plate light

Pass 14 Mar 2015 136,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 127,599 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,992 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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BV09 OFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV09 OFB, 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 BV09 OFB registered?

BV09 OFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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