CarVerify

Free Car Check

RU53 MZY

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,714 mi
Last recorded133,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU53 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 133,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 128,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 126,315 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 124,513 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 121,192 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 121,192 miles

Nearside Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2021 113,942 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 107,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 103,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,360 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on border (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc worn and corrded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on border (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc worn and corrded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,701 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake discs inner surfaces partly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,701 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake discs inner surfaces partly corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,355 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in antiroll bar bushes/link arms

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,606 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,606 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RU53 MZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 RU53 MZY, 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

How do I check the history of RU53 MZY?

You can check the full history of RU53 MZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RU53 MZY registered?

RU53 MZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is RU53 MZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU53 MZY 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.

Does RU53 MZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RU53 MZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.