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BO53 APS

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,047 mi
Last recorded143,047 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 APS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 143,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 136,742 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,417 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,045 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,339 miles

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

park brake efficiency only just met suggesting repair required

Fail 4 Oct 2021 115,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has excessive travel indicating adjustment or repair required

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,947 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center and o/s ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 104,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center and o/s ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,400 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,989 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight bind on both rear brakes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,647 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,153 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,092 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BO53 APS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BO53 APS, 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 BO53 APS registered?

BO53 APS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is BO53 APS safe to buy?

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