2015 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · SE15 CVF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status having passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 142,781 miles with no defects recorded. However, the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive servicing. While the current test is clean, previous years show a consistent trend of addressing components only after they fail inspection, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger a failure or advisory. The mileage profile indicates high usage for an 11-year-old van, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per year. There was a significant surge in usage between April 2021 and April 2022, where the vehicle covered nearly 20,000 miles in a single year. This rate accelerated further, with 49,000 miles logged between April 2022 and February 2024. Such high mileage places considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, which is reflected in the frequent failures related to wear-and-tear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking system due to recurring issues. The record shows fractured offside front coil springs in 2022 and 2023, alongside worn shock absorbers and suspension arm bushes. The braking system also shows a history of corrosion on the brake pipes, noted in 2021 and 2023, which indicates the vehicle may have operated in harsh conditions or lacked underbody protection. Check lines for fluid weeping or deep-seated rust. The tyre history suggests a lack of basic preventative care, with multiple tyres flagged as being near the legal limit or worn uneven between 2020 and 2024. Given the high mileage and the history of thin brake pads and pitted discs, the buyer should verify the current condition of all consumables to ensure they have been replaced recently. The absence of defects in the February 2026 test suggests these items were addressed, but the mechanical integrity of a high-mileage Mercedes requires thorough scrutiny.