2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · WP05 CSV
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 206,899 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,899 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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WP05 CSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 206,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP05 CSV 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 (WP05 CSV) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 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: Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
WP05 CSV Mileage History
- 28/06/2022160,603 mi
- 05/07/2023183,644 mi+23,041 mi
- 15/07/2024203,699 mi+20,055 mi
- 30/08/2024206,893 mi+3,194 mi
- 02/09/2024206,899 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 21,222 miles per year across 5 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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