2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · BN62 WKX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 at 130,390 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement following a significant failure in mid-2024. The transition from a multi-point failure to a clean pass indicates that the previous owner was proactive in addressing the mechanical and electrical faults identified by the tester during that period. At 130,390 miles over 14 years, the Vito averages approximately 9,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation shows consistent use, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,700 miles followed thereafter. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered long periods of standing, which generally benefits the condition of various rubber seals and braking components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly, specifically the shock absorbers. The 2024 failure highlighted excessively worn bushes on both nearside and offside rear upper shocks. While these were repaired to pass the subsequent test, the high mileage and age suggest that other suspension bushings may be nearing their service life. It is also prudent to check for signs of fluid leakage around the dampers to ensure the previous repair remains effective under load. The electrical system previously showed multiple failures, including a defective headlamp switch, failed position lamps, and a rear fog lamp. Although these were rectified, a thorough functional test of all exterior lighting and interior switches is necessary to ensure no further intermittent wiring issues exist. Given the vehicle's age, a close inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion is also standard practice, as the MOT record does not provide detail on the state of the metalwork beyond the basic pass requirements.