2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · AY65 SHZ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows the first signs of wear-related degradation. In the most recent test on October 2025 at 132,601 miles, the tester identified slight play in both the nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. This marks a departure from the previous four years of clean records, indicating that suspension components are now beginning to reach their operational limit due to high mileage. The mileage pattern reflects a consistent and high usage profile, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the vehicle covered 32,533 miles, showing a steady increase of roughly 10,000 miles between each annual or biennial annual interval. This rapid accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly for commercial or long-distance purposes, which typically places predictable stress on the drivetrain and chassis. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of stationary storage or neglect. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of the anti-roll bar linkage play. Since both sides were flagged simultaneously, it is likely that the bushings and ball joints are nearing a failure point. The inspection should also extend to the control arm bushes and shock absorber mounts, as wear patterns in these areas often occur alongside anti-roll bar issues on high-mileage vans. Given the clean history of the previous years, the structural integrity appears sound, but the high-mileage components will now require closer monitoring to prevent future mechanical failures.