2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 3.0L Diesel · CX59 FFB

The Vito presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 2 March 2026 at 111,259 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or faults carried across the five-year window. Two earlier failures on 25 February 2026 and 19 February 2025 are anomalous in that the DVSA entries show no defects recorded against either, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical non-compliance. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical light-commercial use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record shows 104,226 miles at the 28 February 2024 test, rising to 107,711 miles by 19 February 2025 and 111,259 miles by March 2026. That equates to roughly 3,500 miles per year across the logged period, below the 6,545-mile annual average implied by the odometer. The sparse, clean history gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or extended dormancy beyond the low yearly use itself. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly chassis rails and sills, given the vehicle's age and Mercedes-Benz Vito susceptibility to underbody rust. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks despite the absence of recorded advisories, as a no-defect MOT does not confirm component remaining life. The repeated zero-defect failures merit scrutiny of the test centre's reporting rather than the vehicle. Verify the 25 February 2026 failure was resolved and the 2 March pass reflects genuine roadworthiness, not a paperwork correction.