2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · ML05 CFK
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 188,790 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,790 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.
ML05 CFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 188,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 CFK 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 Vito (ML05 CFK) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
ML05 CFK Mileage History
- 23/07/2022155,397 mi
- 04/07/2023157,290 mi+1,893 mi
- 25/07/2024172,179 mi+14,889 mi
- 04/08/2025188,786 mi+16,607 mi
- 04/08/2025188,790 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11,006 miles per year across 5 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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