2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · FD05 ABO
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 182,058 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 ABO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 182,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (FD05 ABO) between May 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (wing) (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))”.
FD05 ABO Mileage History
- 19/05/200847,511 mi
- 21/05/200847,522 mi+11 mi
- 27/05/200968,037 mi+20,515 mi
- 18/05/201095,413 mi+27,376 mi
- 10/06/2011108,929 mi+13,516 mi
- 17/06/2011109,107 mi+178 mi
- 20/06/2012119,372 mi+10,265 mi
- 21/06/2012119,389 mi+17 mi
- 31/05/2013128,162 mi+8,773 mi
- 20/06/2014136,855 mi+8,693 mi
- 20/06/2014136,856 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2015149,837 mi+12,981 mi
- 02/08/2016151,650 mi+1,813 mi
- 31/07/2017153,744 mi+2,094 mi
- 07/08/2017153,759 mi+15 mi
- 07/06/2019154,441 mi+682 mi
- 05/02/2021163,380 mi+8,939 mi
- 11/02/2021163,453 mi+73 mi
- 08/04/2022168,745 mi+5,292 mi
- 03/04/2023172,599 mi+3,854 mi
- 04/04/2024175,118 mi+2,519 mi
- 31/03/2025177,028 mi+1,910 mi
- 29/05/2025177,035 mi+7 mi
- 20/05/2026182,058 mi+5,023 mi
Average of roughly 7,475 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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