2016 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · L99 RAO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a pattern of immediate reactive maintenance. The most recent test on 05 June 2025 at 102,051 miles passed with no defects recorded, successfully resolving a failure just two days prior at virtually identical mileage. This suggests the previous owner is proactive in addressing MOT failures immediately to maintain compliance, though the lack of advisory notes across all tests indicates that minor wear items are not being documented until they reach a failure threshold. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per annum. The jump from 86,798 miles in March 2023 to 93,906 miles in June 2024 shows a steady usage pattern, while the subsequent climb to 102,051 miles by June 2025 maintains this annual interval. This regular operation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often protects engine seals from drying and keeps braking components from seizing. While the record is clean of recurring advisories, the buyer should investigate the specific components that caused the failures in June 2024 and June 2025. Since the tester recorded no defects on the failures themselves, these were likely related to simple consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor leaks that were rectified before re. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and structural integrity around the underbody is essential, as these are the common points of fatigue on the Citan that do not always trigger early MOT advisories until they become significant.