2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · OY05 XJJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 132,872 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,872 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 XJJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2022
- 132,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY05 XJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (OY05 XJJ) between April 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
OY05 XJJ Mileage History
- 19/04/200845,313 mi
- 18/04/200957,598 mi+12,285 mi
- 24/04/201069,931 mi+12,333 mi
- 26/04/201069,931 mi
- 31/03/201175,193 mi+5,262 mi
- 01/04/201175,193 mi
- 05/03/201277,251 mi+2,058 mi
- 06/03/201277,267 mi+16 mi
- 23/03/201380,955 mi+3,688 mi
- 02/04/201381,000 mi+45 mi
- 01/05/201484,367 mi+3,367 mi
- 02/06/201588,602 mi+4,235 mi
- 02/06/201588,602 mi
- 05/07/201691,593 mi+2,991 mi
- 24/08/201794,817 mi+3,224 mi
- 30/08/201794,871 mi+54 mi
- 24/08/201897,417 mi+2,546 mi
- 24/08/201897,417 mi
- 29/08/2019100,773 mi+3,356 mi
- 30/08/2019100,773 mi
- 23/10/2020106,773 mi+6,000 mi
- 23/10/2021116,613 mi+9,840 mi
- 22/10/2022132,872 mi+16,259 mi
Average of roughly 6,035 miles per year across 23 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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