2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · FM57 CDV

The Vito presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 16 April 2024 at 165,635 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures corrected within days across two consecutive years. This suggests the previous keeper addressed faults promptly once notified, rather than neglecting the vehicle. Recorded mileage rose from 142,160 in March 2022 to 152,701 by March 2023, then to 165,635 by April 2024. That equates to roughly 10,500 miles per year over the final two years, marginally above the 8,718 annual average for a 2007 vehicle. The DVSA data is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories logged at any stage. Such a clean record on a 19-year-old, high-mileage van is unusual and may indicate faults were cleared without formal advisory notation, or that test standards varied between centres. The April 2024 failure at 165,494 miles and the March 2023 failure at 152,701 miles both list no defects, meaning the tester issued a rejection for an unspecified reason later rectified. A buyer should physically verify structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition, as these are common silent failure points on aging Mercedes-Benz vans that may not surface in a bare MOT line. Given the twin fail-pass sequences, inspect the vehicle on a ramp for corrosion to chassis members and subframes. Confirm the front tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions match road use, and request the garage invoice for the April 2024 rectification work to establish what the tester originally rejected.