2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · NX59 ACY

The Vito presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded mechanical defects across its recent test history. On the most recent examination dated 27 October 2025 at 125,967 miles, the vehicle passed after an initial failure on the same day, both entries showing no defects. This pattern repeats the 26 November 2024 test at 117,301 miles, where a same-day fail and pass left no fault data. The maintenance record therefore indicates no worsening condition, though the duplicated fail/pass anomalies warrant clarification from the testing station. Mileage accumulation aligns broadly with the vehicle's 17-year lifespan. The recorded distance rose from 105,039 miles at the 7 November 2023 test to 117,301 miles by 26 November 2024, a 12,262-mile interval that exceeds the approximate 7,410-mile annual average. The subsequent 8,666 miles added by October 2025 reflects nearer typical use. The supplied history covers only three consecutive annual tests, each clean, so the dataset remains sparse but free of advisories. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components despite the absent MOT flags. The 2009 Vito at 125,967 miles demands close scrutiny of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear, alongside checks for structural corrosion on chassis rails and sills. Examine exhaust emissions and flexible brake hoses for degradation. The repeated same-day failure without logged defects suggests administrative or documentation issues rather than mechanical neglect. Verify the test certificates and confirm the vehicle's identity with DVSA to rule out clerical error. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the lack of advisories does not exempt the van from thorough pre-purchase mechanical assessment.