2007 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · NH07 EPY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs and deteriorating structural condition. While the car passed its February 2026 test at 83,657 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior where critical safety components were identified. The most recent failure flagged a fractured offside front coil spring and a worn track rod end with excessive play. The persistence of these mechanical failures suggests that the owner only addresses suspension issues upon an MOT failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 83,657 miles is exceptionally low, averaging only approximately 4,400 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant gap in usage between February 2024 (74,437 miles) and January 2025 (81,632 miles), where the vehicle covered roughly 7,200 miles in a year. Such low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seized braking parts, which aligns with the recurring mechanical issues noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the structural integrity of the chassis, as the record consistently flags underbody corrosion and corrosion on the nearside front integral body structure. Although the tester noted that structural rigidity is not yet significantly reduced, the presence of rust on suspension mounting areas is a long-term risk for the vehicle. The braking system also requires close scrutiny, as the history shows a pattern of inoperative parking brakes, low efficiency, and active brake wear indicator warnings that persisted across multiple years.