2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · C3 FEL
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 131,349 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,349 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
C3 FEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 131,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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C3 FEL Mileage History
- 26/06/2023129,952 mi
- 12/08/2024131,348 mi+1,396 mi
- 20/08/2024131,349 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2025131,349 mi
- 22/07/2025131,349 mi
Average of roughly 674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C3 FEL 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 Vito (C3 FEL) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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