1999 Mercedes-Benz Vito 108 CDI review from Australia and New Zealand
"Not quite up to the standard one would expect from Mercedes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Glow plugs had to be replaced about two years after purchase.
Dashboard failed at about 40,000km, but about six month after three year warranty expired. Replacement cost was about $1,500. Mercedes agreed to cover half of it.
Radiator had to be replaced at 75,000 km in 2008.
Car is showing minor rust around door welds and rear hatch hinges.
General comments?
This is a good looking car with a spacious interior feel, and that's why I love it.
It is a bit underpowered, especially in the city, but I love driving it in the country.
Overall, although I have had a few problems with it, it has been very cheap to run, with a service interval of around 22,500 km and a fuel consumption in the city of around 8L/100km.
Would I buy it again? Probably not this model, but I would seriously investigate the latest version.
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| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Common Rail turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2008 |