MERCEDES BENZ VITO CDI 2.2L 5 DOOR AUTO M.P.V.2009 · 2.1L Diesel

The Vito presents a currently roadworthy status following its August 2024 pass at 189,913 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as no defects appear across the five recorded tests. The most recent August 2024 pass came six days after a failed attempt at identical mileage, yet the failure listed no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or recorded wear items surface in the entire history, which is unusual for a 17-year-old high-mileage van. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 11,171 miles per year, rising from 172,434 in May 2022 to 180,405 by June 2023 and 189,913 by August 2024. The jump between the 2023 and 2024 entries covers roughly 9,500 miles over fourteen months, consistent with steady commercial use. A notable gap exists between the May 2022 and June 2023 tests, with no interim record, but the clean pass results suggest the vehicle remained in use without major flagged issues. The duplicated same-day fail and pass events in both 2023 and 2024 point to clerical re-tests rather than recurring mechanical defects. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the MOT record omits advisories that often precede failure on ageing Mercedes vans. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks given the 189,913-mile loading and seventeen-year age, despite the absence of tester flags. The twin unexplained failures with zero defects suggest the DVSA entries may be incomplete, so verifying the vehicle's physical condition against its claimed care history remains prudent before purchase.