Many, when buying a reliable and roomy family minivan, opt for a Vito Mercedes car (a photo of this car is presented below). This minibus is perfect for both work and leisure. In addition to versatility, Vito is famous for its reliable engines and a comfortable cabin. However, due to the high cost in the primary market, the majority of motorists acquire the used Mercedes Vito (with mileage of 50, 100 or more thousand kilometers). And here a lot of questions arise: what to look for when buying, what parts should be prepared to be replaced, and even so. In this article we will try to answer all these questions.
Body condition
Probably, everyone knows how the appearance of the car may interest or, conversely, frighten the buyer from the acquisition of a minibus. Fortunately, even the 10-year-old Mercedes Vito minivan with a mileage of 200 thousand km, the condition of the body remains intact. However, this happens only for those owners who constantly looked after their iron friend. And if you find traces of rust on the surface of a metal, this is a sign that the metal, especially the bottom, may be rotten. It is better to refrain from such a purchase. On cars of the first and second generations, the front wings and side doors are considered particularly vulnerable places. The presence of corrosion in these areas of the body will entail massive waste on the restoration of the paintwork, and if the metal has rotted right up to the holes, you might not even consider such a Mercedes Vito with mileage.
Salon
Inside, you should pay attention to the condition of the finishing materials. "Mercedes Vito" with a mileage of more than 150 thousand kilometers "suffers" annoying creak and the roar of plastic, especially on the front panel. Also check the condition of the wires and contacts. They can often be oxidized, which causes large errors in the operation of the on-board computer and problems with the central lock.
In addition, if you are buying a passenger minivan, pay attention to the condition of the sliding rollers of the side door. They can be very shaky, and this entails an extraneous creak in the cabin and the constant rattling of parts even on a flat road. In the case of cargo vans, it is also not so simple. The rear hinged doors may be deformed or malfunctioning (the lock does not work).
Technical specifications
Mercedes Vito, as you know, is equipped with the highest quality motors. Indeed, often drivers do not look under the hood of a car. But here it is very important to observe the mileage. If the engine on the car is a millionaire, then its timing chain serves no more than 300 thousand kilometers. And if you do not make a replacement on time, you can pay with expensive repair of the entire engine.
In general, Mercedes Vito is very unpretentious in terms of service, especially compared to the domestic GAZelle. But due to the special layout of the cabin (when the engine is halfway in the cabin), it is simply impossible to get to the right part without using the hands of specialists. Therefore, be prepared for the waste of service stations.