2018 Mercedes-Benz Citan 1.5L Diesel · WR18 KLA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 16 June 2025 at 157,494 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable despite a brief failure just four days prior to that test. The June 2025 failure identified specific faults involving a supplementary restraint system warning lamp, an inoperative registration plate lamp, and an insecure battery. These issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, suggesting the owner is responsive to safety-critical defects once pointed out. The mileage profile reveals a significant surge in usage over the last year. Between June 2024 at 74,408 miles and June 2025 at 157,494 miles, the vehicle covered 83,086 miles in just twelve months. This rate of accumulation far exceeds the annual average of approximately 20,000 miles recorded over the previous years of its life. While the earlier records from 2022 show clean passes with consistent mileage, the recent intensive use puts extreme strain on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system due to the high-mileage operation. The tester should check for accelerated wear on coil springs, shock absorbers, and thinning brake discs which are common under such heavy annual loads. Given the SRS warning lamp failure in 2025, verify that the airbag system codes are clear and that no hidden faults remain. Additionally, inspect the chassis for signs of structural fatigue or corrosion, as high-mileage commercial vehicles often face harsh environmental conditions that degrade integrity over time.