2021 Mercedes-Benz Vito 1.9L Diesel · JU05 JUS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean current MOT status. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 November 2025 at 36,872 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all statutory requirements. While a failure was recorded in early December 2024, the immediate repass on the same day suggests a minor mechanical or lighting issue that was rectified promptly by the previous owner. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,374 miles per year. Between the December 2023 test at 29,398 miles and the December 2024 test at 33,493 miles, the vehicle covered 4,095 miles, suggesting a period of lighter use rather than heavy commercial strain. Such periods of lower mileage generally imply that the drivetrain and suspension components have faced less stress, potentially preserving consumable items like brake discs and coil springs compared to high-mileage fleet vans. A buyer should still verify the specific fault that caused the failure on 7 December 2024, as the record does not detail the exact component failure. Given the clean nature of the most recent tests, the focus should shift to a physical inspection of the chassis for early-stage corrosion, which can affect Mercedes vans even at low mileage. Checking the condition of suspension bushes and rubber seals is also advisable to ensure the lower mileage has not led to dry cracking or degradation.