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PN09 BBF

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,938 mi
Last recorded48,938 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 BBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2026 48,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 39,017 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 39,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 36,543 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 36,515 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 34,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,427 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 32,424 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2021 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tail pipe braket snapped but still secure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,594 miles

Exhaust centre box slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 11,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 9,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PN09 BBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 PN09 BBF, 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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PN09 BBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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