2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · AU55 AAJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 170,229 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
AU55 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2023
- 170,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AU55 AAJ Mileage History
- 09/12/2021147,341 mi
- 10/12/2021147,354 mi+13 mi
- 24/11/2022159,537 mi+12,183 mi
- 24/11/2022159,537 mi
- 08/12/2023170,229 mi+10,692 mi
Average of roughly 11,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AU55 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (AU55 AAJ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position sliding door (6.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger under p”.
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