2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · NM05 AGV

The 28 October 2024 MOT at 343,776 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged a non‑functional near‑side front position lamp and a registration plate lamp that failed to illuminate when multiple sources were present, indicating that the maintenance trend is not stable and shows signs of worsening. At an average of 16,370 miles per year since 2005, the recorded mileage has risen sharply, with the increase from 206,895 miles in 2015 to 229,866 miles in 2016 representing a 22,971‑mile rise in a single year, and the 2022‑2024 interval adding roughly 32,000 miles over two years, suggesting heavy usage and limited periods of standstill. Repeated 1.1.11 (c) entries for corroded front and rear brake pipes from 2015 through 2024, together with persistent 6.2.2 (d) (i) chassis corrosion near mounting points, point to ongoing structural and brake system degradation, while the 5.3.4 (a) (i) off‑side front suspension arm ball joint wear noted in 2018 indicates that suspension components have not been replaced regularly. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the brake pipes and discs for signs of rust or binding, inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs and ball joints for excessive wear, verify the structural integrity of the inner cab and chassis around mounting points, test all lamps and washer fluid delivery, and check for any recent repairs that may have masked these recurring faults.