2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · DF05 KHO
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 131,703 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF05 KHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 131,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF05 KHO 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 KHO) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
DF05 KHO Mileage History
- 10/10/2023118,107 mi
- 10/10/2023118,107 mi
- 08/10/2024126,189 mi+8,082 mi
- 11/10/2024126,190 mi+1 mi
- 22/09/2025131,703 mi+5,513 mi
Average of roughly 6,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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