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CT53 CAT

2017 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito86,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 CAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 144,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,721 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 56,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 140,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 136,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 47,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 129,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 122,207 miles

Front and rear brake pads not visible, further inspection will or maybe required

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,283 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 109,443 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smears windscreen

parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,764 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 99,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,662 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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CT53 CAT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 86,763 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 CT53 CAT, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CT53 CAT registered?

CT53 CAT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is CT53 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT53 CAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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