2009 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · PN09 WMP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a transition from reactive repairs to basic upkeep. The most recent test in July 2025 at 267,158 miles resulted in a pass with only an advisory for a perished offside rear tyre. This represents a significant improvement over the July 2023 period where the vehicle failed multiple tests for lighting, steering malfunctions, and parking brake inefficiency. While the current trend appears stable, the previous failures suggest that mechanical issues were occasionally overlooked until they reached a critical threshold. At 17 years old with 267,158 miles, this Vito has covered a high average of approximately 15,700 miles per year. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 7,768 miles, whereas a more notable drop in usage occurred between July 2023 and July 2024, where only 708 miles were recorded in a full year. This period of low use often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion, despite the lack of mechanical wear. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the parking brake system, as the 2023 failure for efficiency below 50% indicates significant wear on the cables or hydraulic system. The electronic power steering warning lamp recorded during that same failure also requires verification to ensure the fault was fully rectified and not merely an intermittent failure. Given the high mileage and age, the chassis should be thoroughly checked for structural corrosion, particularly around the door arches and suspension mounting points, as these are common points of structural failure for this model under heavy use.