2010 Mercedes Vito 111 CD Vito 2.1L Diesel · PL59 HHN

The Mercedes Vito shows a concerning decline in mechanical condition based on the most recent testing. While the vehicle passed its MOT on 3 June 2026 at 127,892 miles, it failed just one day prior with a comprehensive list of significant defects. The failure revealed a major exhaust leak that prevented an emissions test, along with an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Although these specific items appear addressed for the pass, the presence of multiple advisories regarding structural corrosion and mechanical wear-and-tear suggests the vehicle is currently entering a phase of high maintenance requirements. At 127,892 miles over 16 years, the vehicle averages approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. However, the record indicates a recurring pattern of neglect regarding preventative maintenance. Since the 2023 test at 106,731 miles, the vehicle has covered over 21,000 miles, during which time issues with noisy front wheel bearings, corroded coil springs, and split rear differential bushes have persisted or worsened. The persistence of these faults across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests suggests that the owner has only addressed components when they forced an MOT failure. The braking and suspension systems require immediate scrutiny by any potential buyer. The June 2026 test noted that the brakes only just met imbalance requirements, with a slow nearside front brake indicating a need for adjustment or repair. Furthermore, the corrosion on the rear brake pipes, despite being covered in grease, is a common tactic used to mask structural degradation of the metal lines. Given the reported corroded rear coil springs and split differential bushes, the structural integrity of the rear assembly is likely compromised, which may lead to further expensive failures if not monitored closely.