2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · WL55 UBZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11/11/2005. Recorded mileage 199,424 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,424 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
WL55 UBZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2024
- 199,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WL55 UBZ Mileage History
- 13/03/2013120,846 mi
- 26/02/2014127,453 mi+6,607 mi
- 16/02/2015133,903 mi+6,450 mi
- 24/02/2016135,919 mi+2,016 mi
- 07/03/2017139,164 mi+3,245 mi
- 22/02/2018148,017 mi+8,853 mi
- 12/02/2019163,078 mi+15,061 mi
- 12/02/2019163,078 mi
- 07/02/2020170,668 mi+7,590 mi
- 07/02/2020170,668 mi
- 03/03/2021174,403 mi+3,735 mi
- 05/03/2021174,403 mi
- 28/02/2022179,428 mi+5,025 mi
- 27/03/2023196,777 mi+17,349 mi
- 04/04/2023196,779 mi+2 mi
- 18/10/2024199,424 mi+2,645 mi
Average of roughly 6,774 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
WL55 UBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (WL55 UBZ) between March 2013 and October 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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