2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · WV05 VVG
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 190,434 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,434 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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WV05 VVG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2021
- 190,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV05 VVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (WV05 VVG) between May 2008 and December 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r to front brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WV05 VVG Mileage History
- 27/05/200838,290 mi
- 13/05/200949,804 mi+11,514 mi
- 13/05/200949,804 mi
- 21/06/201064,020 mi+14,216 mi
- 21/06/201175,566 mi+11,546 mi
- 11/06/201287,606 mi+12,040 mi
- 21/06/2013102,119 mi+14,513 mi
- 19/06/2014113,819 mi+11,700 mi
- 16/07/2015123,041 mi+9,222 mi
- 16/07/2015123,041 mi
- 19/07/2016130,228 mi+7,187 mi
- 20/07/2017138,250 mi+8,022 mi
- 11/07/2018148,823 mi+10,573 mi
- 25/07/2018148,901 mi+78 mi
- 17/07/2019161,924 mi+13,023 mi
- 03/02/2021180,725 mi+18,801 mi
- 08/02/2021180,788 mi+63 mi
- 14/12/2021190,434 mi+9,646 mi
- 14/12/2021190,434 mi
Average of roughly 11,228 miles per year across 19 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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