2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · SW55 FFY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 86,813 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,813 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 FFY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 86,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW55 FFY Mileage History
- 21/01/202271,688 mi
- 26/01/202383,821 mi+12,133 mi
- 26/01/202486,813 mi+2,992 mi
Average of roughly 7,516 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW55 FFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (SW55 FFY) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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