2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · FN13 FMZ

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz Vito currently holds a failed MOT status from the 8 April 2026 test at 261,420 miles, with no defects recorded against the failure. The maintenance trend shows a repeating pattern of same-week fail-and-pass cycles in 2024 and 2025, then a lone failure in 2026, suggesting the vehicle passes only after last-minute rectification rather than through consistent upkeep. This is not an improving trajectory. The recorded mileage sits at 261,420 against a 13-year life, averaging roughly 20,109 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial of this age. The gaps between tests are tight: 251,516 miles on 27 March 2024 rose to 251,529 the next day after a pass, then 257,478 failed on 31 March 2025 and passed at 257,493 on 3 April. By April 2026 the van reached 261,420. Annual accumulation has slowed to around 4,000 miles in the last year, yet the DVSA log carries no advisories or noted defects across any entry, which is atypical for a high-mileage Vito and points to sparse recording rather than a clean mechanical bill of health. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the Vito chassis commonly suffers structural rust by this mileage and none was logged. The brake discs and calipers need checking for binding or uneven wear, given the repeated failures with no stated cause. Drivetrain mounts and turbo oil feed lines on the OM651 diesel should be examined for leaks. Given the April 2026 failure leaves the van unroadworthy until cleared, budget for a full inspection and probable suspension or brake rectification before any purchase. The absent advisories do not reduce the risk posed by 261,420 miles of commercial use.