2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · KD05 VDL
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 142,695 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,695 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.
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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KD05 VDL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2021
- 142,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD05 VDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Vito (KD05 VDL) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KD05 VDL Mileage History
- 29/10/2021142,695 mi
- 02/11/2021142,695 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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