2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · FG61 AAJ

The Mercedes-Benz Vito holds a valid MOT pass dated 19 December 2025 at 174,527 miles with no defects recorded, establishing current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend is stable, with every test from 13 December 2023 onward showing a clean defect sheet. The tester failed the van on 12 December 2025 at 174,081 miles and on 29 November 2024 at 154,127 miles, both with no defects logged before a subsequent pass within days. That repeat fail-without-defect behaviour suggests the previous keeper encountered administrative or presentation hurdles rather than neglected core mechanics. Odometer readings climbed from 143,845 miles at the December 2023 pass to 154,434 miles at the December 2024 pass, a 10,589-mile yearly distance. The latest cycle added 20,093 miles by 19 December 2025, pushing annual use well beyond the 11,635-mile average expected for a 15-year-old Vito. Such a spike indicates heavier commercial duty in the most recent year. The record remains sparse on faults, offering no advisories for suspension, brakes or corrosion across the span. Prospective buyers should still scrutinise high-mileage wear items in person. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs and brake discs for fatigue, and check structural weld points and sills for corrosion given the vehicle’s age. The unexplained MOT fails mandate retrieval of the original failure certificates to confirm no omitted emissions or structural entries. Drivetrain components including turbo and gearbox deserve load testing. Consumables such as tyres and wiper blades remain routine replacements but the documentary anomalies deserve clarification before purchase.