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EA57 CAB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

427,186 mi
Last recorded427,186 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA57 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 427,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 400,491 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 388,312 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 388,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 377,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 360,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 342,789 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 324,822 miles

Nearside Rear BUMPSTOP PERISHED

Offside Rear BUMPSTOP PERISHED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 304,940 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear main diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 16 Dec 2021 284,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 266,383 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 248,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 221,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 202,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 184,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 166,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 152,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,263 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 124,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,448 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,930 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,903 miles

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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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EA57 CAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EA57 CAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA57 CAB registered?

EA57 CAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is EA57 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA57 CAB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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