2017 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · EY67 OFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring issue with the braking system. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 73,847 miles passed, it flagged a corroded brake pipe covered in grease. This defect mirrors a previous failure from the June 2024 test at 55,529 miles. The fact that this fault returned after two years suggests that the previous repair may not fully address the underlying corrosion or is progressing along the chassis pipework. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between tests, with a jump of 13,436 miles between the 2024 and 2025 inspections, followed by a more recent interval of 4,882 miles between March 2025 and April 2026. This regular interval of use indicates the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which typically helps keep seals and mechanical components from de-rating-related seizing. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the brake lines to determine the extent of the corrosion noted by the tester. Because the pipe was flagged as being covered in grease, there may be an attempt to hide surface rust or a minor leak that was not fully resolved. You should also check the nearside registration plate lamp to ensure the fix from the 2024 failure remains functional. Beyond these specific flagged items, the clean records from 2022 and 2023 suggest that the structural integrity and primary suspension components have remained in good condition during those periods.