2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · AU55 AHG
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 99,391 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 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 12 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,391 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 AHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2024
- 99,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AU55 AHG Mileage History
- 12/07/202296,470 mi
- 14/07/202298,472 mi+2,002 mi
- 10/07/202398,079 mi-393 mi
- 10/07/202398,078 mi-1 mi
- 27/06/202499,391 mi+1,313 mi
Average of roughly 1,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AU55 AHG 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 AHG) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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