2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · GK55 OUU
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 161,290 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,290 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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GK55 OUU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2026
- 161,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK55 OUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (GK55 OUU) between September 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
GK55 OUU Mileage History
- 12/09/200825,649 mi
- 23/04/200928,479 mi+2,830 mi
- 23/04/200928,474 mi-5 mi
- 01/09/200930,146 mi+1,672 mi
- 21/09/201035,405 mi+5,259 mi
- 02/11/201140,236 mi+4,831 mi
- 31/10/201250,665 mi+10,429 mi
- 05/11/201359,178 mi+8,513 mi
- 25/10/201468,412 mi+9,234 mi
- 19/11/201575,303 mi+6,891 mi
- 19/11/201575,303 mi
- 11/11/201680,410 mi+5,107 mi
- 13/11/201788,983 mi+8,573 mi
- 21/11/201897,401 mi+8,418 mi
- 15/11/2019101,886 mi+4,485 mi
- 04/11/2020109,080 mi+7,194 mi
- 04/11/2020109,080 mi
- 11/11/2021116,453 mi+7,373 mi
- 30/11/2022120,446 mi+3,993 mi
- 30/11/2022120,446 mi
- 19/02/2024125,557 mi+5,111 mi
- 14/03/2024125,572 mi+15 mi
- 05/03/2025143,838 mi+18,266 mi
- 06/03/2025143,845 mi+7 mi
- 10/03/2026161,290 mi+17,445 mi
Average of roughly 7,756 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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