2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · GL05 GVR
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 224,060 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,060 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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GL05 GVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 224,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 GVR 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 (GL05 GVR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GL05 GVR Mileage History
- 06/11/2023203,515 mi
- 06/11/2023203,515 mi
- 31/10/2024215,548 mi+12,033 mi
- 04/11/2025224,018 mi+8,470 mi
- 10/11/2025224,060 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 10,212 miles per year across 5 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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