MERCEDES VIANO2008 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, following a consistent period of clean MOT results. The most recent test conducted on 31 December 2025 at 175,205 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal standards. This follows a trend of successful passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the mechanical condition has been maintained over the last several years. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eighteen-year-old van, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. Between April 2024 and December 2025, the vehicle covered 4,898 miles, showing showing a steady rate of operation. A notable gap exists between the January 2022 and January 2023 tests, where the vehicle covered only 2,580 miles, yet the brief failure on 24 January 2023 at 167,510 miles indicates a minor issue was rectified immediately before the subsequent successful pass. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer should focus an in-person inspection on the chassis and suspension components. Given the high mileage and age of this Mercedes Viano, structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points is a common area of concern. The buyer should also check for excessive wear on brake discs and signs of perished suspension bushes, as these components frequently show degradation after 170,000 miles. The lack of recorded advisories in the latest tests suggests the owner has addressed emerging issues, but it does not eliminate the need for a physical check of the undercarriage for hidden rust.