2016 Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 Blutec 2.1L Diesel · AY16 OSM

The 2026‑02‑26 MOT confirms the 2016 Mercedes‑Benz Vito 114 BluteC remains roadworthy, having passed with only minor advisories. The record shows a clear improvement after the 2024‑10‑19 failure; subsequent repairs cleared the listed defects and the vehicle passed again at 71,915 miles, indicating a stable or improving maintenance pattern. Mileage has risen from 30,336 miles in early 2019 to 71,915 miles by mid‑2026, averaging roughly 7,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a ten‑year‑old van. The jump from 42,719 miles in September 2023 to 54,136 miles in October 2024 represents an increase of over 11,000 miles in thirteen months, suggesting intensified use or extended periods of inactivity earlier in the ownership history, while the 2020‑03‑27 to 2021‑03‑26 interval of 865 miles points to relatively low annual mileage and the 2022‑03‑09 to 2023‑09‑30 rise of 6,215 miles indicates a period of heavier operation. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads, as thin pads and worn discs have been recorded repeatedly since 2022, and verify that the rear wheel fixing is present and that tyre sizes are uniform, given the 2024 failure noting mismatched tyres and a missing fixing point. The recurring play in the off‑side front rack and the absence of near‑side mirror covers point to potential wear in suspension bushes or ball joints and to neglected exterior components, both of which merit close visual and functional examination, while the near‑side rear tyre leak and tyre size discrepancy suggest possible corrosion or damage to the wheel arches that should be checked for rust or structural repair.