2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · KC05 VZV
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 176,385 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,385 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.
KC05 VZV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2022
- 176,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC05 VZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (KC05 VZV) between May 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KC05 VZV Mileage History
- 15/05/200834,960 mi
- 17/06/200943,900 mi+8,940 mi
- 17/06/200943,900 mi
- 11/06/201053,051 mi+9,151 mi
- 11/06/201053,051 mi
- 14/06/201163,442 mi+10,391 mi
- 12/03/201377,900 mi+14,458 mi
- 12/03/201377,900 mi
- 04/03/201489,886 mi+11,986 mi
- 04/03/201489,886 mi
- 12/03/2015104,875 mi+14,989 mi
- 18/03/2015104,875 mi
- 09/09/2016118,251 mi+13,376 mi
- 07/09/2017135,745 mi+17,494 mi
- 08/09/2018146,958 mi+11,213 mi
- 12/12/2019151,365 mi+4,407 mi
- 23/11/2020162,417 mi+11,052 mi
- 19/02/2022176,385 mi+13,968 mi
- 19/02/2022176,385 mi
Average of roughly 10,273 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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