2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · PY54 FLC
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 141,948 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,948 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.
PY54 FLC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2023
- 141,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY54 FLC 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 (PY54 FLC) between January 2008 and February 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both (6.1”.
PY54 FLC Mileage History
- 17/01/200871,913 mi
- 14/01/200981,213 mi+9,300 mi
- 14/01/201087,257 mi+6,044 mi
- 14/02/201192,369 mi+5,112 mi
- 14/02/201192,369 mi
- 09/02/201298,021 mi+5,652 mi
- 24/01/2013102,157 mi+4,136 mi
- 24/01/2013102,157 mi
- 11/02/2014106,312 mi+4,155 mi
- 14/01/2015109,915 mi+3,603 mi
- 14/01/2015109,920 mi+5 mi
- 01/02/2016114,645 mi+4,725 mi
- 08/02/2017118,721 mi+4,076 mi
- 08/02/2017118,721 mi
- 16/02/2018205,532 mi+86,811 mi
- 27/02/2018126,098 mi-79,434 mi
- 06/06/2019128,196 mi+2,098 mi
- 08/06/2019128,196 mi
- 06/01/2021130,740 mi+2,544 mi
- 26/01/2022133,914 mi+3,174 mi
- 01/02/2022133,916 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/2023141,827 mi+7,911 mi
- 06/02/2023141,913 mi+86 mi
- 11/02/2023141,948 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 4,647 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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