Mercedes Vito W447 (2014 on): known problems and buying guide

Built
since 2024
Median price
€39,258
Listings
1,119
Running cost per month
€526–€559
Power
136–163 PS (100–120 kW)
Reliability
3/5
DIY
3/5

Owners report a sound drivetrain, but check AdBlue warnings before you buy.

All versions

VariantRunning cost per monthMedian priceListingsFuelEngine codesGearboxProduction years
Tourer lang 116 CDI, 163 PS, 9-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Research€539€40,880693Diesel 654Automatic (9)since 2024
Tourer lang 116 CDI, 163 PS, 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Research€559€40,880693Diesel 654Automatic (9)since 2024
Tourer lang 114 CDI, 136 PS, 9-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Research€526€38,750149Diesel 654Automatic (9)since 2024
Tourer lang 114 CDI, 136 PS, 9-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Research€556€38,750149Diesel 654Automatic (9)since 2024
Mixto lang 116 CDI, 163 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Research–€31,839149Diesel 654Manual (6)since 2024

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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€243
Workshop€117
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)€198
Total per month€558
New-car depreciation (not included)€571

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Market

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Listings
1,119
25th percentile
€36,180
Median price
€39,258
75th percentile
€44,800
Median mileage
35,012 km
Median first registration
2025
Dealer share
99.5%
Price at 100,000 km
€32,418

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