2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · SW55 FFR
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 104,170 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,170 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.
SW55 FFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 104,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW55 FFR Mileage History
- 05/04/202490,261 mi
- 16/04/202490,263 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/202599,076 mi+8,813 mi
- 25/06/2026104,172 mi+5,096 mi
- 01/07/2026104,170 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 6,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SW55 FFR 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-Benz Vito (SW55 FFR) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))”; “Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))”.
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