2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · WU05 HDL
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 214,665 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,665 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
WU05 HDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 214,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WU05 HDL Mileage History
- 07/03/2022207,317 mi
- 06/03/2023209,486 mi+2,169 mi
- 13/03/2024212,819 mi+3,333 mi
- 14/03/2024212,835 mi+16 mi
- 07/03/2025214,665 mi+1,830 mi
Average of roughly 2,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WU05 HDL 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 Vito (WU05 HDL) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 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 (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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