2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · RA05 JOU
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 242,599 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,599 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
RA05 JOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 242,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RA05 JOU Mileage History
- 11/04/2023215,994 mi
- 11/04/2024370,695 km
- 04/04/2025236,898 mi
- 31/03/2026242,332 mi+5,434 mi
- 16/04/2026242,599 mi+267 mi
Average of roughly 8,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RA05 JOU 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 2005 Mercedes Vito (RA05 JOU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
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