2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · LS65 DTU

The 2015 Citan presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 16 July 2025 at 73,404 miles passed, but only after a failed attempt six days earlier on 10 July 2025 at 73,345 miles. That failure flagged a binding offside rear caliper and a nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, alongside a perished nearside rear tyre. The subsequent pass suggests the rear braking issue was addressed promptly, yet the recurrence of tyre cracking in the same location across both July 2025 tests raises a question about whether the replacement was cosmetic or genuinely resolved. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by intermittent lapses rather than showing consistent deterioration. Mileage accumulation is unremarkable for an eleven-year-old van. The vehicle has covered roughly 6,673 miles per year on average, which aligns with typical commercial or light domestic use. The gap between the June 2024 test at 70,115 miles and the July 2025 test at 73,404 miles represents approximately 3,289 miles over thirteen months, indicating regular use without prolonged standing. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or abrupt jumps in the record. Buyers should pay close attention to the rear braking system. The July 2025 failure for binding rear brakes, combined with corroded rear brake pipes noted in the June 2024 test, points to a system that has suffered from moisture ingress and possible caliper seizure. A physical inspection should include checking rear caliper slide pins for free movement, examining the rear flexible hoses for internal collapse, and assessing the condition of the rear brake pipes where they pass under the load floor. The June 2024 advisories on both front brake discs and pads suggest the front end was approaching a service interval, so verify whether pads and discs have been replaced since. The perished nearside rear tyre appearing across multiple tests warrants a thorough check of all tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, particularly if the van has spent time stationary or exposed to the elements. The slightly noisy offside front wheel bearing flagged in June 2024 should be lifted and checked for play, as neglected wheel bearings can fail suddenly at speed.