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RF59 BFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

200,131 mi
Last recorded200,131 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 200,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 199,845 miles

Rear diff mounts worn

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 196,334 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 196,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 163,725 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,200 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,006 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,498 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit

slight damage to n/s side sliding door

Fail 13 Jan 2017 84,496 miles

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

Offside Front tyre close to limit

slight damage to n/s side sliding door

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,725 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,497 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,255 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,430 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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RF59 BFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF59 BFJ, 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 RF59 BFJ registered?

RF59 BFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for RF59 BFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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