2009 Mercedes Vito 3.0L Diesel · N321 ACL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 29 August 2025 at 121,453 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just thirteen miles earlier on the same day. While the failure entry lacks specific defect details, the proximity suggests a potential administrative error or a minor component issue that was rectified instantly before the re-test. Since the 2022 inspection, the vehicle has maintained a clean pass record, indicating a consistent level of mechanical upkeep. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,144 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, with 8,750 miles covered between May 2022 and September 2023, and another 6,702 miles between September 2023 and September 2024. The interval of 7,639 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests further confirms this regular usage pattern. This low annual mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-mileage counterparts, though it does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation of rubber components. Because the record shows no recurring advisories or structural failures, a physical inspection should focus on common failure points for this generation of Mercedes Vito. A buyer should scrutinise the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the sills and suspension mounting points, where rust often develops over seventeen years. Despite the low mileage, the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perished material, as these parts can perish and crack over time without immediately triggering an MOT failure. Checking the brake discs for pitting and testing the calipers is also advisable to ensure the low-frequency use has not led to mechanical seizing.