2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito 115 CDI review from Hong Kong
"Economical, but not fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Disturbing noise came from the seats, it may be due to bad build quality.
A pair of rear shocks failed at 12000km.
Black smoke when high revs since new.
The Infrared Keys malfunctioned occasionally.
General comments?
Great fuel economy for a panel van.
A tankful of diesel range around 800kms.
The ESP saved an accident once on the freeway.
The ABS did a bad job on extreme slippery roads.
Bad cabin insulation and the A/C not cold enough.
The ride was bumpy for a Mercedes.
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| It looks nice, that's all |
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| Expensive and not profitable for business |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 25000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Hilux |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2006 |