2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · EX55 RVY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 168,595 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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EX55 RVY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 168,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX55 RVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (EX55 RVY) between October 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
EX55 RVY Mileage History
- 30/10/200852,110 mi
- 04/11/200968,286 mi+16,176 mi
- 04/11/200968,286 mi
- 01/09/201080,737 mi+12,451 mi
- 31/08/201184,921 mi+4,184 mi
- 02/09/201184,921 mi
- 04/09/201292,668 mi+7,747 mi
- 10/10/2013101,118 mi+8,450 mi
- 10/10/2013101,118 mi
- 26/09/2014104,666 mi+3,548 mi
- 26/09/2014104,666 mi
- 11/09/2015112,425 mi+7,759 mi
- 27/09/2016120,745 mi+8,320 mi
- 29/09/2017126,194 mi+5,449 mi
- 29/09/2017126,194 mi
- 10/09/2018131,737 mi+5,543 mi
- 08/10/2019136,299 mi+4,562 mi
- 09/10/2019136,299 mi
- 07/10/2020138,710 mi+2,411 mi
- 25/09/2021142,772 mi+4,062 mi
- 21/01/2023143,856 mi+1,084 mi
- 31/01/2024155,954 mi+12,098 mi
- 12/02/2024155,981 mi+27 mi
- 27/01/2025163,559 mi+7,578 mi
- 05/02/2025163,721 mi+162 mi
- 14/08/2026168,591 mi+4,870 mi
- 21/08/2026168,595 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,542 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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