2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · GX66 AEY

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito presents a clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 74,992 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the five available MOT entries is stable, with every annual examination from October 2021 through October 2025 achieving a straight pass and zero advisories. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a decade-old light commercial vehicle. The record shows 46,302 miles at the 16 October 2021 test, rising to 52,728 by 22 October 2022, 61,600 by 9 October 2023, 67,914 by 14 October 2024, and 74,992 by 13 October 2025. Annual increments average roughly 7,200 to 7,500 miles, indicating consistent private or business use without prolonged standing or excessive fleet brutality. The unbroken sequence of autumn tests suggests the previous keeper adhered to timely statutory maintenance. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the timeline. Such a defect-free history implies the prior owner monitored wear proactively, though the MOT sheet cannot reveal components renewed outside the test bay. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity beneath the sills and subframes, given the Vito's age and propensity for rust in wheel arches. Examine front suspension arms and rear spring mountings for fatigue. Verify brake disc thickness and caliper slide movement during a road test, and confirm tyre tread depth across all corners despite the absence of advisories. The clean record reduces risk but does not nullify ten years of mechanical ageing. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains prudent.