2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · OY05 XJM
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 107,139 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,139 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 XJM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 107,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY05 XJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (OY05 XJM) between March 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OY05 XJM Mileage History
- 25/03/200810,497 mi
- 24/03/200913,403 mi+2,906 mi
- 01/04/201017,219 mi+3,816 mi
- 09/04/201122,199 mi+4,980 mi
- 04/04/201231,584 mi+9,385 mi
- 06/04/201341,623 mi+10,039 mi
- 02/05/201341,923 mi+300 mi
- 01/05/201455,619 mi+13,696 mi
- 28/04/201560,167 mi+4,548 mi
- 28/04/201669,742 mi+9,575 mi
- 28/04/201775,810 mi+6,068 mi
- 28/04/201881,211 mi+5,401 mi
- 29/04/201986,102 mi+4,891 mi
- 01/05/201986,106 mi+4 mi
- 15/12/202094,670 mi+8,564 mi
- 16/12/202094,670 mi
- 10/12/202198,023 mi+3,353 mi
- 09/12/2022102,454 mi+4,431 mi
- 13/12/2023105,855 mi+3,401 mi
- 15/12/2023105,855 mi
- 18/03/2026107,139 mi+1,284 mi
Average of roughly 5,375 miles per year across 21 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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