2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · SB05 LFE
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 89,126 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,126 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.
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SB05 LFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2024
- 89,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 30 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 LFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (SB05 LFE) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Body component insecure Mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))”.
SB05 LFE Mileage History
- 09/09/202271,435 mi
- 09/09/202271,435 mi
- 25/08/202382,249 mi+10,814 mi
- 02/09/202489,126 mi+6,877 mi
Average of roughly 8,925 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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