2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · FM05 ABZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06/07/2005. Recorded mileage 189,808 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,808 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
FM05 ABZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2022
- 189,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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FM05 ABZ Mileage History
- 30/06/200855,813 mi
- 27/06/200975,933 mi+20,120 mi
- 29/06/200975,933 mi
- 01/07/201091,483 mi+15,550 mi
- 01/07/201091,483 mi
- 28/06/2011104,662 mi+13,179 mi
- 29/06/2011104,662 mi
- 11/07/2012113,783 mi+9,121 mi
- 05/07/2013116,899 mi+3,116 mi
- 08/07/2014120,797 mi+3,898 mi
- 26/06/2015124,584 mi+3,787 mi
- 20/06/2016130,414 mi+5,830 mi
- 26/06/2017136,682 mi+6,268 mi
- 03/07/2018143,824 mi+7,142 mi
- 19/11/2019151,374 mi+7,550 mi
- 19/11/2019151,374 mi
- 27/11/2020259,144 mi+107,770 mi
- 06/11/2021175,181 mi-83,963 mi
- 06/11/2021175,181 mi
- 07/11/2022189,808 mi+14,627 mi
- 07/11/2022189,808 mi
Average of roughly 9,335 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FM05 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (FM05 ABZ) between June 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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