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CA59 HTY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,031 mi
Last recorded171,031 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2026 171,031 miles

N/S and O/S Inner sills covered heavily with underseal

Rear suspension component covered heavily with underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2025 171,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Near side rear inner sill corroded.

windscreen cracked.

Pass 23 Nov 2024 165,278 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parts of Underside Corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 158,093 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 157,945 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,402 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,595 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 135,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,872 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,672 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,672 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,031 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f head lamp images detirorated

n/s/f and o/s/f head lamp not fitted with leveling device or washer device

Pass 5 Dec 2012 23,024 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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CA59 HTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA59 HTY, 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 CA59 HTY registered?

CA59 HTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is CA59 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 HTY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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