2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · KP55 AAX
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 138,296 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,296 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.
KP55 AAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 138,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 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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KP55 AAX Mileage History
- 12/12/2022127,670 mi
- 12/12/2023130,712 mi+3,042 mi
- 02/12/2024133,531 mi+2,819 mi
- 09/12/2025138,273 mi+4,742 mi
- 15/12/2025138,296 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 3,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP55 AAX 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 (KP55 AAX) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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