2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · CE10 BHD

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend that appears to be worsening as mileage increases. While the most recent MOT passed in March 2023 at 190,287 miles, the record shows a significant number of serious failures and advisories immediately preceding that pass. The March 2023 failure included critical safety issues such as a fractured nearside front coil spring, a damaged Macpherson strut mounting, and excessively worn suspension ball joints. The fact that these major structural and suspension components were addressed only just before the last recorded test suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,893 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 149,434 miles in March 2020 to 190,287 miles by March 2023. However, the MOT history becomes increasingly cluttered with mechanical defects as the vehicle exceeds the 150,000-mile mark. There is a notable lack of recent testing data, as the last recorded MOT was conducted over three years ago in March 2023, meaning the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unverified. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and braking system. The record shows persistent issues with brake pipe corrosion, specifically noted in March 2022 and again in March 2023, which indicates an ongoing struggle with oxidation. The tester also flagged recurring exhaust leaks and deteriorated drive shaft CV boots. Given the history of steering rack play and split differential mounting bushes, the entire front-end suspension and steering geometry require close scrutiny to ensure previous repairs have adequately resolved these systemic wear patterns.