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Outstanding Recall

2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · AU05 DHF

AU05 DHF

2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 164,356 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES VITO
Year / Origin
2005 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 08/06/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
164,356 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/06/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2148cc

AU05 DHF Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2018
  • 164,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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AU05 DHF Mileage History

  1. 26/02/200845,964 mi
  2. 26/02/200955,988 mi+10,024 mi
  3. 06/02/201065,127 mi+9,139 mi
  4. 10/02/201177,769 mi+12,642 mi
  5. 24/02/201292,208 mi+14,439 mi
  6. 26/02/2013103,732 mi+11,524 mi
  7. 27/02/2014118,960 mi+15,228 mi
  8. 04/03/2014119,021 mi+61 mi
  9. 19/02/2015134,194 mi+15,173 mi
  10. 23/02/2016144,548 mi+10,354 mi
  11. 23/02/2016144,548 mi
  12. 15/03/2017154,407 mi+9,859 mi
  13. 09/06/2018164,356 mi+9,949 mi
  14. 09/06/2018164,356 mi

Average of roughly 11,513 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

AU05 DHF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 01:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Vito (AU05 DHF) between February 2008 and June 2018.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.

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