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Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 Compact (2014–2020)

3.5/5
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Engine Score Reports Common issues
110 CDI (102 Hp) (OM 622 DE) No reports 0 No issues reported
114 CDI (136 Hp) (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported
114 CDI (136 Hp) AWD Automatic (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported
114 CDI (136 Hp) Automatic (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported
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116 CDI (163 Hp) (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported
116 CDI (163 Hp) AWD Automatic (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported
116 CDI (163 Hp) Automatic (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported
119 CDI (190 Hp) AWD Automatic (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported
119 CDI (190 Hp) Automatic (OM651 DE22LA) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Vito W447

Classy! A superb car, and not just for driving! There's so much space, you can do so much. We even documented it by filming inside (yes, you can!) I'll post it for you to watch, but fair warning, the content is [18+] and more for the gentlemen :D So have fun and best regards. Material on Instagram: @znieprawiona

Pros: Exceptional spaciousness, Versatile for various activities, Surprising filming capability
Cons: Content may be explicit
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Vito W639 Review

A very successful car, but before buying a new one, I advise you to think carefully about its equipment. Buying a car with a factory-fitted tow hitch (total permissible weight exceeds 3.5t) makes it impossible to install a tachograph later. You either order it from the factory or it won't be there. The service is a big drawback. I previously thought the negative comments about the service were exaggerated, but unfortunately not. What they get up to there today is beyond belief. Simply desperate. I reported this

Pros: Generally a successful vehicle
Cons: Tachograph installation impossible after purchase if factory tow hitch is fitted (GVW > 3.5t), Extremely poor dealership service
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Vito W447

Nice car - for 55,000 PLN it would be perfect. For 120,000 PLN, it's a pile of scrap and junk. It could just as well be called a Mersedes. Three recall actions. Rust on the doors a year after leaving the dealership. Seizing handbrake after 85,000 km (3-year-old car!). Rear disc replacement first at 60,000 km. Frequent oil and fuel filter reminders despite correct levels. Erratic door open sensors. Intercooler air intake fitment like a Zaporozhets (5mm gap from intake!). It's starting...

Pros: Appealing design
Cons: Expensive for its quality, Rust issues, Handbrake problems, Premature brake wear, Sensor malfunctions, Poor panel alignment
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Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 Review

Everything was great, if it weren't for the electronics. After 8 years, the radio, steering column, fuel sender, and door/power window contacts failed. The worst part is that each component is integrated, and repairs mean replacements costing over 1500 PLN. The second drawback is the suspension: it's excellent for a van – soft and comfortable for long trips, but loading the vehicle near its maximum (around 800kg) plus Polish roads means replacing shock absorbers every two years. The engine and gearbox are faultless; the clutch needed replacement after 8 years, and the engine itself...

Pros: Comfortable suspension for a van, Good for long-distance travel, Reliable engine and gearbox
Cons: Failing electronics after 8 years (radio, steering column, fuel sender, door contacts), Expensive integrated component repairs, Frequent shock absorber replacement due to load and poor roads

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