2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DF12 OPL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 13 May 2026 at 124,390 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just five days prior. That failure highlighted high exhaust emissions, a faulty supplementary restraint system lamp, and rear brake disc corrosion. The recurring nature of the brake disc pitting and scoring across multiple years suggests that components are only addressed when they reach a point of failure rather than being replaced during scheduled service intervals. The recorded mileage of 124,390 miles over 14 years averages to approximately 8,885 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a period of high activity between January 2024 and December 2024, where the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in eleven months. This usage coincides with a heavy list of mechanical failures in late 2024, including power steering malfunctions and fuel leaks, indicating that the vehicle was under significant stress during that period of operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The record repeatedly flags worn offside front ball joints, noisy wheel bearings, and worn nearside suspension bushes, which indicate significant wear and tear on the front-end geometry. The previous failure for a deteriorated nearside front brake hose and a parking brake with low travel requires a close check for hydraulic integrity and mechanical adjustment. Furthermore, the history of a fuel system leak in the engine area in 2024 necessitates a visual inspection of the engine bay to ensure the issue has been properly rectified and does not pose a fire risk.