2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · LL64 LKC

A clean and entirely advisory-free MOT history across five consecutive tests defines the mechanical picture of this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Citan. Every recorded inspection between November 2022 and December 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, defects, or corrosion concerns logged, which is an unusually tidy result for a commercial-derived light van of this age. The most recent outcome on 2 December 2025 shows both a pass and a same-day fail with no defects recorded against either entry, a scenario consistent with a tester submitting a result before addressing an item that only emerged during re-inspection; the absence of any coded failure items means the vehicle left the test station meeting roadworthiness standards on that date. Overall the trend is one of consistent compliance rather than deterioration, with no evidence of chronic wear items such as binding brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, deteriorating coil springs, or structural corrosion building up over successive tests. With 50,830 miles spread across roughly twelve years, the Citan has been averaging around 4,236 miles annually, which is markedly low for a vehicle originally designed for commercial or fleet duty. This pattern suggests either prolonged periods of standing, very light domestic use, or a working life limited to short urban trips rather than sustained motorway running. Mechanically, such low annual mileage means the engine and transmission are unlikely to have suffered significant wear, but components more sensitive to time than distance become the primary concern. Rubber-based items such as suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and flexible brake hoses degrade regardless of mileage, and the dry-sump lubrication typical of light commercial diesels can suffer from infrequent oil temperature cycling, potentially leading to internal glazing and oil consumption issues when the engine is finally worked hard. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any historical advisory data means there is no specific flagged component to focus the inspection around, so a structured physical check becomes essential. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly around the lower wishbones and anti-roll bar drop links, as perished bushes on low-mileage commercial vehicles often produce audible symptoms before they show on an MOT ramp. Check for any pulling under braking or a soft pedal feel, which on a van of this age may indicate corroded rear brake pipes or a binding rear caliper that has been masked by minimal use. Inspect the underside closely for any surface corrosion along subframe mounting points, brake line unions, and around the rear leaf or coil spring anchors, as commercial vehicles are particularly prone to underfloor rust accumulation in winter-operated conditions. A compression test or at the very least a cold-start observation is advisable given the low usage profile, looking for excessive smoke on start-up, irregular idle, or any timing chain rattle that could indicate a van which has spent long periods standing between short trips. Examine the condition of all coolant and hydraulic hoses for surface cracking, and verify that the diesel particulate filter has completed recent regeneration cycles, as infrequent long runs can leave the filter saturated and trigger warning lamps under load. Finally, check the rear shock absorbers for any signs of seepage and confirm the spare wheel carrier and underbody trim are secure, as the clean MOT record offers no indication of how these ancillary areas have held up over twelve years of service.