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DF59 BMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,520 mi
Last recorded217,520 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 217,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 212,843 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 212,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 207,996 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 207,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 200,484 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 200,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 187,318 miles

Rear axle oil leak but not excessive

Fail 7 Dec 2021 187,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle oil leak but not excessive

Pass 8 Dec 2020 176,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 163,622 miles

Oil leak at rear axle o/s

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 163,615 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values and blue smoke at tick over (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak at rear axle o/s

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,532 miles

O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2017 127,527 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour at tick over (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,203 miles

Exhaust Tail pipe end very rusted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by first box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,370 miles

Oil leak at rear axel o/s

Rear exhaust tail pipe very rusted.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,832 miles

Cut on N/S Front tyre wall not to cords.

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

Slight oil leak at rear axel

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,148 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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DF59 BMU 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 DF59 BMU, 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 DF59 BMU registered?

DF59 BMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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