2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · DS12 END

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by three consecutive clean passes without advisories. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 173,609 miles resulted in no recorded defects, mirroring the clean result from December 2024. This suggests that the mechanical and safety components currently operate to a standard that meets regulatory requirements and that previous issues identified in earlier years have been addressed. The mileage profile reflects consistent high-intensity use, averaging approximately 15,800 miles per year over its eleven-year life. Between November 2023 and December 2025, the vehicle covered 29,276 miles, indicating a heavy annual workload of over 14,000 miles. While this high mileage puts significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, the regularity of the MOT testing and the lack of recent failures suggest the vehicle has been used for consistent commercial or transit duties rather than undergoing long periods of neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension geometry based on historical data. The December 2022 test at 117,152 miles flagged a parking brake lever with little reserve travel, which often indicates stretched cables or worn drums/shoes. Additionally, the 2021 advisory regarding a nearside front tyre worn on the edge hints at a past history of alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the control arm bushings, shock absorbers, and coil springs is essential to ensure no accelerated wear has occurred recently, while the chassis should be inspected for structural corrosion common in vans of this age.