2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · DH04 PAV

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of significant electronic failures and deferred reactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test on 13 May 2024 at 91,749 miles, the failure on that same day revealed multiple critical systems faults. The simultaneous failure of the ABS, stability control, engine management system, and SRS warning lamps indicates a period where complex electronic issues were ignored until the annual inspection failed. This suggests a pattern of addressing faults only when legally necessary rather than through preventative care. At 91,749 miles, the Citan has averaged approximately 10,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a nine-year-old light commercial. The record shows consistent mileage progression, with 14,800 miles covered between April 2022 and May 2023, and another 14,511 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024. However, the quality of maintenance during these intervals does not reflect the mileage, as the 2024 test flagged both tyres worn to the legal limit and pitted front brake discs. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and electronic systems to ensure the 2024 failures were properly rectified and not merely cleared. The previous failure of track rod end ball joints at 77,238 miles indicates that suspension components are reaching their wear limit, necessitating a check for play in the steering linkage and bushes. Given the history of engine management and ABS lamp faults, a professional diagnostic scan is essential to confirm no lingering fault codes remain that could lead to future mechanical breakdowns or safety risks.