Carsieve All versions
At a glance
- Covers: Vito vans and minibuses, 2014 on, with the facelift from 2019 and a second facelift from 2024. The V-Class is the same van as a people carrier.
- Reliability: 3/5. Owners praise the drivetrain and few body faults are confirmed, but AdBlue faults recur.
- DIY: 3/5. Checks and basic service are easy. AdBlue sensor and engine work needs a scanner and a workshop.
- Prefer: vans with full service records and proof that recall work was done.
- Avoid: vans with AdBlue warnings or a refused start.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.6 Renault R9M, front-drive (109, 111 and 114 CDI, 2014-2019): Mercedes calls it OM622 (Wikipedia). No engine fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 1.7 Renault R9N (2019 on): no engine fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 2.1 Mercedes OM651, rear-drive or 4MATIC (2014-2019): the cold start chain rattle is covered in the OM651 guide.
- 2.0 Mercedes OM654 (2019 on): no engine fault confirmed in the sources read. The fuel drain line recall is in the Recalls table.
- 2.0 petrol M254 (2024 on, rare): no engine fault confirmed in the sources read.
- Electric eVito (EM6000, EM6001, 2019 on): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 6-speed manual: no gearbox fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 7G-Tronic, 7-speed automatic (to 2019): see the 7G-Tronic guide. No W447-specific gearbox fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 9G-Tronic, 9-speed automatic (2019 on): no gearbox fault confirmed in the sources read.
- Single-speed (eVito): no gearbox fault confirmed in the sources read.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdBlue warnings and NOx sensor faults | Diesels with AdBlue; engine not named | Not stated | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Cold start rattle (OM651): start the cold engine and listen for a rattle from the engine for a few seconds. The chain check needs a mechanical test with a special tool, so a workshop. Bad result: a rattle that stays after start.
- AdBlue: with the engine running, check the dash for AdBlue and engine warnings, and check the AdBlue level. A scanner reads stored NOx sensor and dosing codes. Bad result: a warning, a stored code, or a van that refuses to start.
- Recall campaigns: ask a Mercedes dealer to check open campaigns for the van's VIN, and ask for proof that recall work was done. Bad result: an open campaign.
Running costs
| Operational | €210 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €147 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €189 |
| Total per month | €546 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €84 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 1,197
- 25th percentile
- €11,899
- Median price
- €15,500
- 75th percentile
- €19,990
- Median mileage
- 182,500 km
- Median first registration
- 2017
- Dealer share
- 60.4%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €19,696
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
AdBlue warnings and NOx sensor faults
Symptoms: an AdBlue warning. If the level stays low, the warnings run on to a refused start. One RAC owner's van would not start for 228 miles after an AdBlue fault.
Cause: possible causes are the NOx sensor, the dosing valve and a tank component. Owners blame the NOx sensors.
Which cars: diesels with AdBlue. The sources do not name the engine.
Fix: PistonHeads owners report NOx sensors replaced. One PistonHeads owner's sensors failed repeatedly, in and out of warranty.
Cost: no confirmed price. One PistonHeads owner calls the fix "fairly expensive" but gives no figure.
Sources: RAC Drive: Vito W447 used review, Kfz-Dietrich: Vito W447 typical problems, PistonHeads: W447 what to look out for, PistonHeads: Vito Tourer AdBlue sensors
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany (ADAC list); UK (RAC Drive, V-Class) | not given | Not given (campaign 09/2018) | Passenger airbag OFF lamp may not work. Remedy not given. A UK press report (RAC, V-Class) describes the same lamp fault and an airbag control unit reprogramming. |
| Germany (auto motor und sport, press) | 012418; 0992007 | OM654 diesel, built Jul 2020 to Apr 2022 | Fuel filter drain line can chafe and leak diesel. A sealing screw replaces the drain line, about one hour. |
| Germany (auto motor und sport, press) | 010578; VS2TIEFAWD (5891167) | 4MATIC, built Feb to Nov 2020 | Owner's manual gives 60 cm wading depth instead of 35 cm, and water can enter. Manual replaced. |
| Germany (Promobil, press) | 010748 | Built 6 Feb to 10 Mar 2021 | Front brake caliper carrier not built to spec; braking may be weaker. Check and replace, about two hours. |
In May 2018 the KBA ordered a recall for an emissions defeat device on a "Vito 1.6 diesel" (autohaus). Auto Express names the Vito 119CDI and the OM 642 and OM 651 engines. The reports do not name the W447 or a campaign code, so no row is given. Check open campaigns for the VIN with a Mercedes dealer.
Maintenance
- Keep the full service history. Buyers check that the service scope is documented.
- Keep the AdBlue tank filled. A low level brings warnings and can end in a refused start.
- Check the brakes at every service. Pads and discs wear on these heavy vans.
Sources
English
- RAC Drive: Mercedes Vito W447 used review
- RAC Drive: Mercedes V-Class 2015-2018 used review
- PistonHeads: W447 Vito, what to look out for when buying
- PistonHeads: Vito Tourer AdBlue sensors
- Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz Vito
- Auto Express: Mercedes asked to issue UK recall over emissions defeat devices