2012 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · YT12 GKP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in April 2024 at 134,040 miles passed, the failure recorded just one day prior highlighted critical safety defects including a fractured nearside rear coil spring, non-functional stop lamps, and illegally worn tyres. These faults were immediately rectified to secure the subsequent pass, suggesting the owner only addresses significant mechanical failures when forced by the MOT testing process. At 134,040 miles over 14 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 9,600 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a van of this age. The records show a consistent progression of mileage, with roughly 26,000 miles covered between March 2021 and March 2022, and another 21,900 miles between 2022 and 2023. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which places consistent stress on wear-related components like the suspension and braking system. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system closely, as the record indicates recurring issues with performance. In March 2022, the front brakes were imbalanced and fluctuating, and by April 2023, the parking brake was only just meeting the legal threshold. These entries suggest potential sticking calipers, worn discs, or a hydraulic mechanism that requires attention. Furthermore, the fractured coil spring noted in 2024 warrants a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension geometry to verify that no other components are suffering from fatigue or hidden corrosion.