2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · YP05 EXV
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 181,141 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,141 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YP05 EXV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2022
- 181,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP05 EXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito (YP05 EXV) between March 2008 and December 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2022 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YP05 EXV Mileage History
- 06/03/2008101,868 mi
- 31/03/2009145,254 mi+43,386 mi
- 30/03/2010180,982 mi+35,728 mi
- 31/03/2011212,310 mi+31,328 mi
- 13/11/2012218,610 mi+6,300 mi
- 11/11/2013111,522 mi-107,088 mi
- 05/03/2015134,649 mi+23,127 mi
- 11/03/2016144,102 mi+9,453 mi
- 03/05/2017163,139 mi+19,037 mi
- 11/02/2019180,716 mi+17,577 mi
- 11/02/2019180,731 mi+15 mi
- 14/08/2020180,747 mi+16 mi
- 14/08/2020180,747 mi
- 17/12/2022181,141 mi+394 mi
Average of roughly 5,363 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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