2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · AU55 AFE
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 153,271 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,271 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 AFE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 153,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 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: Average
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AU55 AFE Mileage History
- 04/09/200825,759 mi
- 09/01/201045,444 mi+19,685 mi
- 11/01/201159,742 mi+14,298 mi
- 09/01/201274,401 mi+14,659 mi
- 09/01/201274,401 mi
- 05/01/201387,410 mi+13,009 mi
- 06/01/201499,687 mi+12,277 mi
- 20/12/2014113,164 mi+13,477 mi
- 20/12/2014113,164 mi
- 11/12/2015117,223 mi+4,059 mi
- 14/12/2015117,223 mi
- 04/01/2017120,223 mi+3,000 mi
- 04/01/2017120,223 mi
- 03/01/2018122,954 mi+2,731 mi
- 03/01/2018122,954 mi
- 25/03/2019127,478 mi+4,524 mi
- 11/03/2020129,671 mi+2,193 mi
- 12/03/2020129,671 mi
- 17/03/2021132,923 mi+3,252 mi
- 07/04/2021132,926 mi+3 mi
- 13/04/2022137,944 mi+5,018 mi
- 14/04/2022137,944 mi
- 06/04/2023145,615 mi+7,671 mi
- 14/04/2023145,618 mi+3 mi
- 14/03/2024149,517 mi+3,899 mi
- 17/04/2024149,689 mi+172 mi
- 25/03/2025151,647 mi+1,958 mi
- 28/03/2025147,649 mi-3,998 mi
- 17/03/2026153,245 mi+5,596 mi
- 27/03/2026153,271 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 7,262 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AU55 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (AU55 AFE) between September 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (44 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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