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RF05 HAN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,229 mi
Last recorded149,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 149,229 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,746 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 131,746 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 125,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,197 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,830 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 112,830 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,607 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 102,492 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,572 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 87,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,191 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 42,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 26,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 26,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 20,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,120 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2012 15,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

n/s mirror damaged

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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RF05 HAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF05 HAN, 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 RF05 HAN registered?

RF05 HAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is RF05 HAN safe to buy?

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