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57 WAR

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,733 mi
Last recorded111,733 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 WAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 111,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 101,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 91,419 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,330 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 74,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,585 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 63,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken, leaking emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 62,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,136 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,428 miles

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

chip in b zone on screen

Fail 26 Feb 2016 40,428 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both too white (1.4.A.2f)

chip in b zone on screen

Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,705 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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57 WAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 57 WAR, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 57 WAR registered?

57 WAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is 57 WAR safe to buy?

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