2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · AV61 LWD

The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection. In the 12 August 2025 test at 87,962 miles, the van passed the MOT with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the mechanical and safety-critical components met all DVSA standards at the time of the test. The recorded mileage of 87,962 miles is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,864 miles per year. While this low usage typically suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown. The latest test occurred less than a year prior to the current date, suggesting the vehicle remains in active use or maintained under a regular testing schedule. Despite the clean MOT report, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focusing on components prone to age-related failure rather than mileage. Particular attention should be paid to suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and tyre sidewalls which can crack or perish regardless of low miles driven. The inspector should also check the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion, as Mercedes-Benz models of this era are susceptible to surface and structural rust that may not always trigger a failure until it becomes significant.