2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DA05 FUH
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 260,934 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 260,934 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.
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DA05 FUH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2023
- 260,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA05 FUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (DA05 FUH) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
DA05 FUH Mileage History
- 20/09/2022256,730 mi
- 13/10/2022256,734 mi+4 mi
- 10/10/2023260,934 mi+4,200 mi
Average of roughly 3,988 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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