2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · NJ54 VEP
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 132,488 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,488 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.
NJ54 VEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 132,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ54 VEP 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (NJ54 VEP) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
NJ54 VEP Mileage History
- 14/04/2023126,987 mi
- 15/04/2024130,366 mi+3,379 mi
- 30/05/2024130,378 mi+12 mi
- 25/11/2025132,476 mi+2,098 mi
- 29/11/2025132,488 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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