2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · KF55 XFX
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 61,801 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,801 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.
KF55 XFX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 61,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KF55 XFX Mileage History
- 28/08/200811,544 mi
- 28/08/200811,544 mi
- 28/08/200912,014 mi+470 mi
- 28/08/201012,425 mi+411 mi
- 10/09/201114,912 mi+2,487 mi
- 10/09/201114,912 mi
- 30/08/201216,098 mi+1,186 mi
- 24/09/201316,907 mi+809 mi
- 23/09/201418,227 mi+1,320 mi
- 25/09/201519,551 mi+1,324 mi
- 25/10/201620,169 mi+618 mi
- 08/12/201720,333 mi+164 mi
- 13/12/201720,359 mi+26 mi
- 29/03/201920,585 mi+226 mi
- 15/03/202220,712 mi+127 mi
- 13/03/202331,529 mi+10,817 mi
- 14/03/202442,727 mi+11,198 mi
- 10/03/202551,992 mi+9,265 mi
- 12/03/202661,801 mi+9,809 mi
Average of roughly 2,866 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
KF55 XFX 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 (KF55 XFX) between August 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”.
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