2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DE55 YRY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 94,402 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,402 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DE55 YRY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 94,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 YRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (DE55 YRY) between July 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DE55 YRY Mileage History
- 23/07/200917,306 mi
- 23/07/200917,306 mi
- 29/10/201025,810 mi+8,504 mi
- 20/12/201131,899 mi+6,089 mi
- 03/01/201335,869 mi+3,970 mi
- 08/01/201439,528 mi+3,659 mi
- 07/01/201543,067 mi+3,539 mi
- 07/01/201543,067 mi
- 22/12/201546,687 mi+3,620 mi
- 29/12/201649,188 mi+2,501 mi
- 07/02/201852,658 mi+3,470 mi
- 07/02/201852,658 mi
- 04/02/201955,303 mi+2,645 mi
- 01/05/202056,766 mi+1,463 mi
- 01/05/202056,766 mi
- 30/04/202160,592 mi+3,826 mi
- 21/04/202265,112 mi+4,520 mi
- 01/05/202369,853 mi+4,741 mi
- 02/05/202369,853 mi
- 13/04/202475,626 mi+5,773 mi
- 22/04/202581,211 mi+5,585 mi
- 07/05/202694,402 mi+13,191 mi
- 08/05/202694,402 mi
Average of roughly 4,591 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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