2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · OY05 XJE
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 318,247 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 318,247 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.
OY05 XJE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 318,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY05 XJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (OY05 XJE) between April 2008 and June 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 ”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front to rear inner and outer s”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front to rear inner and outer ”.
OY05 XJE Mileage History
- 01/04/200886,524 mi
- 02/04/200886,525 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/2009104,000 mi+17,475 mi
- 21/04/2009104,003 mi+3 mi
- 12/04/2010120,905 mi+16,902 mi
- 11/05/2011130,899 mi+9,994 mi
- 06/06/2011131,076 mi+177 mi
- 07/11/2011140,204 mi+9,128 mi
- 08/06/2012155,513 mi+15,309 mi
- 08/06/2012155,513 mi
- 11/12/2012166,490 mi+10,977 mi
- 11/06/2013188,457 mi+21,967 mi
- 11/04/2014227,841 mi+39,384 mi
- 11/04/2014227,841 mi
- 26/06/2015291,346 mi+63,505 mi
- 28/03/2017294,544 mi+3,198 mi
- 20/04/2018294,701 mi+157 mi
- 09/07/2019300,007 mi+5,306 mi
- 21/04/2021304,173 mi+4,166 mi
- 22/04/2021304,185 mi+12 mi
- 01/06/2022305,212 mi+1,027 mi
- 09/06/2022305,212 mi
- 12/06/2023310,693 mi+5,481 mi
- 17/06/2024318,247 mi+7,554 mi
Average of roughly 14,294 miles per year across 24 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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