2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito 1.6L Diesel · FG67 EGD

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Vito presents a stable and clean maintenance trend based on the official DVSA record. The most recent examination on 26 November 2025 at 157,408 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects recorded. A preceding test on 18 November 2025 at 157,041 miles shows a fail, yet remarkably, no defects were recorded for this failure either. This pattern repeats in December 2024, where a fail and a pass on the same day at 139,978 miles both list no defects. While the lack of recorded defects indicates no mechanical or structural failures were flagged, the administrative anomalies of failing without recorded defects warrant scrutiny of the testing station's record-keeping rather than the vehicle itself. The mileage accumulation aligns consistently with high commercial use. Between the January 2024 test at 123,283 miles and the December 2024 test at 139,978 miles, the van covered 16,695 miles. The subsequent year saw a similar trajectory, adding 17,063 miles to reach 157,041 miles by November 2025. This equates to roughly 17,000 miles annually, confirming sustained, heavy-duty operation rather than prolonged standing. The 367-mile increase between the November 2025 fail and retest is entirely consistent with standard retest driving distances. Despite the absence of recorded defects, a 157,000-mile Vito demands a rigorous physical inspection focused on high-consumable wear. A buyer should closely examine the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as commercial vans of this mileage frequently suffer from sagging or cracked springs. Brake discs and calipers require checking for uneven wear or binding, common issues in high-mileage panel vans that rarely trigger an MOT failure until severely degraded. The exhaust system and underbody must be inspected for corrosion, particularly around the chassis rails and load floor, where structural integrity can be compromised by rust without triggering an immediate test failure. Tyre condition and tread depth should also be verified, as high annual mileage accelerates consumable degradation.