2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · FN59 VLR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its latest test in March 2025 at 90,776 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior due to significant braking issues. The history shows a persistent struggle with the parking brake system, which failed efficiency and operational requirements across both the 2024 and 2025 tests, suggesting that these components were only addressed when they reached a critical MOT failure threshold. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,340 miles per year. The data shows a gap in usage between January 2023 (87,077 miles) and January 2024 (89,456 miles), where only 2,379 miles were covered in a year. While low mileage reduces engine wear, it often correlates with age-related degradation and the drying of rubber components, which is consistent with the corrosion noted on the parking brake mechanism in the most recent records. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the steering and suspension assembly, as the record repeatedly flags free play in the steering rack, inner joints, and track rod ends. These faults persisted from 2023 through 2024, indicating that the steering system is nearing the end of its functional life. Additionally, the corrosion reported on the rear brake back-plates and mounting areas in early 2025 requires a close inspection to ensure that structural integrity is not being compromised, despite the tester currently deeming it not excessive.