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EA61 CAB

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

322,934 mi
Last recorded322,934 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 322,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2026 306,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 294,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 285,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 278,285 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2024 264,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 256,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 252,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 251,215 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 251,215 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 240,726 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 240,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 216,352 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))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 216,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 206,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 206,344 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 195,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 186,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 176,197 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 176,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 167,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 156,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 134,215 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 683,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,136 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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EA61 CAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA61 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.

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EA61 CAB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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