1998 Mercedes-Benz Vito 108D review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable from Day to Day, however expensive to repair and maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 front CV Joints (1st at 48,000 2nd at 60,000)
Drivers Seat (Cloth) started to wear badly at 45,000.
All round Brake pads Changed at 68,000 (£500 + VAT Mercedes Dealer)
All round Discs (Badly Scored) and Pads Changed (£700 + VAT Non Mercedes Dealer)
Exhaust Changed (Not Front Pipe) 70,000.
General comments?
This Van, unladen is heavy and slow.
Steering is uninformative.
Motorway Driving can be noisy at speed.
Servicing Costs form Mercedes Dealerships are high.
Van still starts first time every time.
Drives more like a car than a van.
Driving Position is good, I find slight blind spot with driver side windscreen pillar, this is a minor point though.
Body work especially paint finish is poor, rust showing on sliding door runners and sills. Rivet marks visible around panels on side of van where glass would be fitted for Traveliner.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2005 |