2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · HK05 VRZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 245,320 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,320 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HK05 VRZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2022
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK05 VRZ 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 (HK05 VRZ) between June 2008 and March 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
HK05 VRZ Mileage History
- 24/06/2008688,890 mi
- 24/06/2008688,890 mi
- 25/06/200986,954 mi-601,936 mi
- 03/09/2010106,560 mi+19,606 mi
- 06/09/2010106,574 mi+14 mi
- 09/09/20110 mi-106,574 mi
- 12/09/20120 mi
- 13/09/2012131,434 mi+131,434 mi
- 12/08/20130 mi-131,434 mi
- 23/09/20130 mi
- 23/09/2015165,001 mi+165,001 mi
- 03/12/2020245,320 mi+80,319 mi
Average of roughly -35,647 miles per year across 12 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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