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PF09 RFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,323 mi
Last recorded186,323 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 RFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 186,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 186,185 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2025 184,408 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 179,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 165,771 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 165,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,310 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,928 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,911 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 132,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,334 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,647 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

tail gate damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 101,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,036 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,739 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,193 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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PF09 RFY 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 PF09 RFY, 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 PF09 RFY registered?

PF09 RFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is PF09 RFY safe to buy?

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