2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · BF05 CTY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 89,684 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,684 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.
BF05 CTY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 89,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 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: Below Average
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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BF05 CTY Mileage History
- 15/05/200814,323 mi
- 19/05/200917,371 mi+3,048 mi
- 19/05/200917,371 mi
- 13/04/201020,835 mi+3,464 mi
- 18/05/201122,880 mi+2,045 mi
- 23/05/201223,512 mi+632 mi
- 29/05/201323,810 mi+298 mi
- 02/06/201431,280 mi+7,470 mi
- 19/06/201545,674 mi+14,394 mi
- 16/05/201649,969 mi+4,295 mi
- 16/05/201649,969 mi
- 13/04/201851,444 mi+1,475 mi
- 11/03/201954,517 mi+3,073 mi
- 30/03/202057,833 mi+3,316 mi
- 27/03/202162,602 mi+4,769 mi
- 27/03/202162,602 mi
- 18/03/202267,196 mi+4,594 mi
- 21/03/202370,505 mi+3,309 mi
- 28/03/202370,525 mi+20 mi
- 18/03/202476,408 mi+5,883 mi
- 09/04/202476,424 mi+16 mi
- 19/03/202581,923 mi+5,499 mi
- 21/03/202581,934 mi+11 mi
- 17/03/202689,681 mi+7,747 mi
- 07/04/202689,683 mi+2 mi
- 17/04/202689,684 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,205 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
BF05 CTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (BF05 CTY) between May 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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