Mercedes-Benz Vito 639 Kombi lang 115 CDI, 150 PS, 5-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (2003–2010)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Mercedes Vito and Viano W639 (2003-2014): known problems and buying guide

  A workable van if the body is sound, so check rust and injector leaks before anything else.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Injectors (OM646): start the engine cold and listen for rough running. Smell for fumes and look for black carbon at the injector seats. A workshop test measures the return flow from each injector. Bad result: a leaking injector, which is replaced on its own.
2. Rust: on a lift, check the tailgate, sills, sliding door bottom edge, door edges and bonnet edge for bubbles, soft metal or holes. Bad result: any holed metal. Pre-2006 vans need the closest check.
3. Driver airbag recall: check the VIN for open campaign 15198R on the KBA (German transport authority) recall page, or ask a Mercedes dealer. Bad result: an open campaign. Ask for proof that the work was done.

Running costs

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

ADAC versions