2004 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · MW04 MXY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in February 2026 at 99,354 miles resulted in a pass only after a failure for critical defects including a damaged offside mirror, poorly adjusted parking brake lever, and a nearside front tyre below legal tread depth. While the vehicle passed the retest immediately, the recurring nature of these failures suggests the owner only addresses mechanical and safety issues when forced by the testing process. At approximately 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 99,354 miles is exceptionally low, averaging roughly 4,500 miles per year. The data shows very short intervals between tests, with only 3,619 miles covered between February 2024 and January 2025, and just 400 miles between January 2025 and February 2026. This low usage frequency often leads to secondary degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and brake corrosion due to the vehicle standing for long periods rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must personally inspect the parking brake system, as the excessive movement noted in February 2026 indicates worn cables or inadequate adjustment mechanisms that require attention. Given the age and low mileage, a thorough chassis inspection is vital to identify structural rust or perished suspension mounting points, which are common on Vitos of this era. The failure of the windscreen wiper in 2025 suggests that basic rubber consumables are neglected until they fail, which is consistent with the observed maintenance trend.