2008 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · KK57 AED

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards structural and component-related wear. While the most recent test in December 2024 at 192,531 miles passed, it introduced several significant advisories regarding corrosion that were absent in previous years. The presence of corrosion on the offside front mounting point and the rear subframe mounting area indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where metal degradation requires close monitoring. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. There is a notable two-year gap between December 2020 and January 2022 during which the vehicle covered 11,213 miles. Since then, usage has remained steady, with roughly 2,400 miles recorded between the 2023 tests and another 2,369 miles leading into 2024. This consistent level of use explains the progressive wear seen on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the chassis and subframe to ensure the corrosion noted in late 2024 has not progressed into a structural failure. The tester flagged pitted and scored rear brake discs alongside severely deteriorated CV boots in 2023, which suggests that rubber components and metal surfaces are reaching their service limits. The history of worn tyre edges in early 2023 further indicates that preventative maintenance may have been neglected until failure occurred. You should inspect all boots for grease leaks and verify the integrity of the rear subframe mounts to ensure the rust remains superficial rather than structural.