2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · DF05 FSJ
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 246,705 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,705 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.
DF05 FSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2024
- 246,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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
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DF05 FSJ Mileage History
- 30/11/2022238,120 mi
- 21/12/2023244,061 mi+5,941 mi
- 21/12/2023244,061 mi
- 14/12/2024246,705 mi+2,644 mi
- 14/12/2024246,705 mi
Average of roughly 4,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF05 FSJ 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 (DF05 FSJ) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
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