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CA53 HRB

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,406 mi
Last recorded114,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 HRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 114,406 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 114,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2025 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 90,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 80,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 31 Dec 2021 76,608 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 76,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP BOTTLE UP (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,078 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 68,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REARS AND REAR BRAKES GRABBING (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly STRIP CHECK REAR BRAKES (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges are uneven wear req tracking check tyres in near future (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces of disc are scored worn (3.5.1i)

sills floor chassi brake pipes req wax oil grease and springs

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,486 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 39,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,673 miles

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

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

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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CA53 HRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA53 HRB, 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 CA53 HRB registered?

CA53 HRB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is CA53 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 HRB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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