2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · YF05 HXJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 172,318 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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YF05 HXJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2023
- 172,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF05 HXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (YF05 HXJ) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to front (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.
YF05 HXJ Mileage History
- 18/08/2022165,815 mi
- 19/08/2022165,815 mi
- 14/09/2023172,318 mi+6,503 mi
Average of roughly 6,059 miles per year across 3 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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