2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · EK05 TYC
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 237,814 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,814 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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EK05 TYC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/12/2023
- 237,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK05 TYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (EK05 TYC) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EK05 TYC Mileage History
- 15/12/2021226,075 mi
- 15/12/2022232,681 mi+6,606 mi
- 20/12/2022233,010 mi+329 mi
- 14/12/2023237,814 mi+4,804 mi
Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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