2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · VU55 VRY
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 158,068 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 VRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 158,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 VRY 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 (VU55 VRY) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VU55 VRY Mileage History
- 21/11/2022134,277 mi
- 27/09/2023140,265 mi+5,988 mi
- 20/09/2024147,971 mi+7,706 mi
- 27/09/2025158,058 mi+10,087 mi
- 04/10/2025158,068 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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