2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · NL18 OEW

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 4 September 2025 at 91,665 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, dated roughly nine months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The vehicle has passed every test it has attended, with no advisories or failures appearing across the entire recorded history. This pattern suggests consistent, if basic, upkeep by previous keepers. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for an eight-year-old light commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,458 miles per year. The progression from 59,902 miles in August 2022 to 91,665 miles by September 2025 shows steady use without dramatic spikes or suspicious gaps. The only anomaly is the failed test on 20 July 2024 at 85,600 miles, which recorded no defects, followed by a pass just two days later on 22 July 2024 at 85,602 miles. This almost certainly reflects an administrative or procedural retest rather than a genuine mechanical failure, and the negligible two-mile increase between the two dates supports that interpretation. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests only sample. The Citan's light commercial role means it may have carried heavy loads over its 91,665 miles, so check the rear suspension for sagging coil springs and worn bushes, and inspect the rear brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding. Examine the load floor and sills for corrosion or structural damage, particularly around mounting points and wheel arches. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners, including the spare if fitted, deserve close attention given the vehicle's age and mileage. A short test drive under load will reveal any drivetrain vibrations or gearbox issues that a stationary MOT inspection would not expose.