2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · WU05 HHC
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 295,967 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 295,967 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.
WU05 HHC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2016
- 295,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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WU05 HHC Mileage History
- 28/02/2008162,799 mi
- 10/03/2009206,534 mi+43,735 mi
- 16/02/2010244,362 mi+37,828 mi
- 03/03/2011263,474 mi+19,112 mi
- 03/03/2011263,480 mi+6 mi
- 09/03/2012273,788 mi+10,308 mi
- 09/03/2012273,788 mi
- 13/03/2013279,711 mi+5,923 mi
- 09/04/2014282,048 mi+2,337 mi
- 26/03/2015292,269 mi+10,221 mi
- 15/03/2016295,967 mi+3,698 mi
Average of roughly 16,556 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
WU05 HHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Vito (WU05 HHC) between February 2008 and March 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2016 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
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