2018 Mercedes-Benz V 2.1L Diesel · N17 DKF

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 16 June 2025 at 169,077 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of test outcomes, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes. The June 2025 pass came four days after a failure on 12 June at 168,905 miles, and the same sequence occurred in June 2024 with a fail on 24 June at 137,254 miles then a pass on 25 June at 137,368 miles. No advisories or defects were logged on any test, so the trend is neither worsening nor resolving mechanically, but the repeated fail-then-pass behaviour without recorded faults suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive deterioration. Mileage stands at 169,077 on a 2018 vehicle, equating to roughly 21,135 miles per year and marking it as high-use for its class. The records show 113,100 miles on 6 January 2024, jumping to 137,254 by 24 June 2024, then 168,905 by 12 June 2025. That is about 55,800 miles added in eighteen months, confirming hard commercial or delivery-style operation. The gap between the January 2024 and June 2024 tests covers 24,000 miles in under six months, a rate that accelerates wear on drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake discs beyond typical private use. Given the clean defect sheets, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points on the chassis and sills, as the Vito platform suffers from rear spring perch rust under high-mileage duty. The tester recorded no advisories on brake discs or calipers, yet the 169,000-mile count means consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and suspension arms are due regardless of MOT silence. The back-to-back fail and pass entries in both 2024 and 2025 with zero defects hint the previous operator used the test lane to confirm roadworthiness before rectifying minor presentation faults off-record. A buyer should verify service history for gearbox oil changes and rear axle bearings, since the mileage curve outpaces standard Mercedes intervals and unseen wear will surface post-purchase.