2018 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · SF18 VRG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test on 17 March 2023 at 117,460 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and a defective passenger door. While these issues were rectified immediately, the presence of these failures suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when necessitated by the MOT testing rather than during routine preventative maintenance intervals. The mileage profile is high for an eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 14,682 miles per year. A significant surge in usage is evident between March 2021 (74,045 miles) and March 2022 (97,268 miles), where the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles in just twelve months. This intensive usage is consistent with commercial use, which places accelerated strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. The lack of data since the March 2023 test means the vehicle has not undergone an official inspection in three years, leaving the current state of high-wear components unknown. A physical inspection must focus on the suspension and wheel assembly given the high-mileage history. The 2022 test flagged three tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear, which often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The buyer should specifically inspect the coil springs and control arms for fatigue and check the brake discs for thinning or uneven wear. Given the three-year gap since the last MOT, a thorough check of the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion is essential to ensure no significant structural decay has developed during the period of unrecorded use.