2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DF54 SZY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 122,508 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,508 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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DF54 SZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
- 122,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF54 SZY 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-Benz Vito (DF54 SZY) between December 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel ”.
DF54 SZY Mileage History
- 16/12/2021119,553 mi
- 16/12/2021119,555 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/2023121,919 mi+2,364 mi
- 12/07/2023122,500 mi+581 mi
- 12/07/2023122,508 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,883 miles per year across 5 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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