2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · N900 AAA
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 237,626 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,626 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.
N900 AAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 237,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N900 AAA Mileage History
- 28/03/2022224,351 mi
- 30/03/2022224,359 mi+8 mi
- 23/03/2023233,814 mi+9,455 mi
- 31/05/2024237,626 mi+3,812 mi
Average of roughly 6,099 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N900 AAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (N900 AAA) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 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), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wh”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner w”.
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