2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DA05 AAU
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10/05/2005. Recorded mileage 137,199 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,199 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
DA05 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2024
- 137,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DA05 AAU Mileage History
- 21/04/2022121,542 mi
- 18/04/2023124,908 mi+3,366 mi
- 21/04/2023124,928 mi+20 mi
- 11/04/2024131,546 mi+6,618 mi
- 31/08/2024137,199 mi+5,653 mi
Average of roughly 6,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA05 AAU 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 (DA05 AAU) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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