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The 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito range of configurations is currently priced from $4,400.
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is also known as Mercedes-Benz Vito (Van), Mercedes-Benz Viano (MPV), Mercedes-Benz V-Class (MPV), Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo (Campervan), Mercedes-Benz Metris (North American Models) in markets outside Australia.
I've heard of these vehicles racking up huge mileages, but even so, 450,000 is a lot of kilometres and the thing could be a breakdown just waiting to happen. If it's been meticulously maintained, you might get a few more years out of it, but there's every chance it could be ready to go bang in some way. Certainly, the asking price should reflect this.
This model Vito was beset by a huge raft or recalls for all sorts of things, so make sure those have been attended to., Mechanically, the most common big-ticket item was a timing chain that could wear out (often long before 450,000km had passed under its wheels). Because the timing chain in the turbo-diesel engine is at the back of the engine (the transmission side) access is fiddly and the job to replace the chain, guides and tensioners is a relatively expensive one.
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THE MB100 was built by SsangYong when Mercedes-Benz was getting up close and personal with the South Korean carmaker. It had a Benz badge, but it wasn't of the same quality as a real Benz. I wouldn't like to split the Vito and Transporter. They're both very good vans. If you can stretch your budget a little, you could buy a new Mitsubishi Express and save any heartaches that can sometimes come with a used vehicle. And if you can get away with a smaller van, try a VW Caddy.
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IT'S really too early to speculate on the reliability of the present-model vans. I would be surprised if you needed a van as big as the Sprinter or Ducato to transport your 13-year-old daughter. I would take a look at the Vito, Transporter and Trafic before the Transit. The latter has a pretty ordinary reputation for reliability. Have a talk to the people at Capital Special Vehicles, who specialise in doing the conversions.
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The Mercedes-Benz Vito 2005 prices range from $4,400 for the basic trim level Van 109CDI Compact to $13,200 for the top of the range Wagon 119P.