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DF59 BNV

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,040 mi
Last recorded197,040 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 197,040 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 196,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2024 195,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 195,090 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 191,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 188,577 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 188,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 184,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 181,967 miles

exhaust smoke emissions only just meets requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2019 180,136 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose osf bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear rear diff mounting bushes worn

Fail 13 Dec 2019 180,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury osf bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose osf bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear rear diff mounting bushes worn

Pass 14 Dec 2018 176,720 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2018 176,720 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2017 174,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 174,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 172,570 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust tail pipe section corroded

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

indicator/wiper switch worn

Fail 16 Dec 2016 172,570 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust tail pipe section corroded

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

indicator/wiper switch worn

Pass 16 Dec 2015 165,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

condensation build up in offside front head light

exhaust tail section pipe corroded

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 145,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

peice missing out of bottom of n/s rear lense

Fail 15 Dec 2014 145,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

peice missing out of bottom of n/s rear lense

Fail 11 Dec 2013 106,903 miles

N/S/F Tyre Has Cut in Outer Sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,903 miles

N/S/F Tyre Has Cut in Outer Sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,272 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DF59 BNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BNV, 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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DF59 BNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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