2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · RA55 VRV
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 191,342 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,342 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
RA55 VRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 191,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 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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RA55 VRV Mileage History
- 09/01/2024158,415 mi
- 07/01/2026191,342 mi+32,927 mi
Average of roughly 16,496 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 VRV 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 (RA55 VRV) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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