2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito 1.6L Diesel · BV67 LBZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in November 2025. However, the history preceding this result reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The vehicle failed just one day prior to its most recent test at 81,941 miles due to an inoperative engine management light, critically thin front brake pads, and worn tyres. While these issues were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical and safety faults when forced by an MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a nine-year-old van, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 74,094 miles and the November 2024 test at 78,052 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 4,000 miles, indicating a period of lower usage. The subsequent interval of nearly 4,000 miles over the following year shows a stable usage pattern that aligns with typical light commercial vehicle cycles of this age. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the suspension and braking systems. The fractured offside rear coil spring noted in November 2024 at 78,052 miles indicates potential fatigue in the undercarriage, requiring a thorough check of the remaining springs for stress cracks or sagging. Given the failure for thin front brake pads in late 2025, the buyer should verify the remaining life of the current components and inspect the discs for scoring or uneven wear. The minor oil leak recorded in 2024 also warrants monitoring to ensure it has not escalated into a more significant leak from the engine seals or sump.