Mercedes-Benz Vito 2 / Viano W639

The second generation Mercedes Vito appeared in 2003. The version for the carriage of passengers was called Viano.

Model history

The second generation Mercedes Vito appeared in 2003. The version for the carriage of passengers was called Viano. The manufacturer provided the opportunity to choose the length of the body, which allowed customers to optimally adapt the car to their needs.

In 2010, Van experienced modernization. The changes affected headlights, taillights and bumpers. The interior remained almost untouched – visual differences are barely noticeable. In the process of restyling, the transmission was updated, however, revolutionary changes did not occur.

The car was assembled in China, Spain and Mexico.

Mercedes Viano has participated in several prestigious races. In 2006, it was used as a maintenance vehicle in the Dakar Rally. In addition, in 2009, in the Aicha des Gazelles Rally (the only rally in the world where only women participate, held in Morocco), Mercedes, driven by Jeanette James and Anne-Marie Ortoli, won in its class. The car has also won numerous awards, including the Van of the Year in 2005 and the Arctic Van Test in 2007-2008.

Security? In crash tests conducted by the EuroNCAP Institute in 2008, the passenger Viano earned only 4 stars. You expect more from a car with a star on the logo.

Engines

Gasoline engines are not as economical, so many people still prefer a diesel engine. In-line diesel four in the urban cycle consumes at least 11-12 liters per 100 km, and V6 under the same conditions burns more than 13 liters. Gasoline units will need at least 15-18 liters. However, a lot depends on the driving style.

Fuel injectors 2.1 CDI will serve 250-350 thousand km (18-30 thousand rubles). Faulty nozzles cause pistons to burn. Sometimes there are difficulties with the extraction of nozzles (they are boiling). To avoid this, regular replacement of copper washers under the nozzles (every 60-80 thousand km) helps.

The chain of the timing system is capable of traveling over 500,000 kilometers.

Unfortunately, with OM646 and OM651, a serious malfunction occurs occasionally - the twisting of the inserts.

The diesel V6 delivers less hassle, but it is not without drawbacks. If the mileage of the purchased copy is more than 200,000 km, then it is necessary to prepare for the appearance of malfunctions characteristic of modern diesel engines (nozzles, turbocharger, EGR, flywheel, heat exchanger, etc.). The timing system drive chain may also stretch.

Contrary to expectations, the V6 petrol is not without flaws.

M112 (V6 3.2 and 3.7) begins to consume oil with age due to wear of oil caps and malfunctioning ventilation system of crankcase gases. The chain of the timing system will serve over 200-300 thousand km.

The more modern M272 is much more capricious. Among the common ailments should be noted stretching of the chain drive of the timing system, wear of the asterisks of balancing shafts and bullies on the walls of cylinders (250-350 thousand rubles for major repairs).

Transmissions

The choice was offered 6-speed mechanics or 5-speed automatic.

With age, the sleeves of the MKPh curtains wear out, which causes difficulties with switching. It also contributes to the problem of stretching cables.

Individual owners had to repair or change the manual transmission.

The clutch can go 300-500 thousand km. The cost of the new set is about 15 000 rubles. Approximately the same will serve and two-mass flywheel (about 40 000 rubles for an analogue).

Serious malfunctions of the automatic transmission Mercedes 722.6 occur after 250-350 thousand km.

Sometimes there were problems with the software of the machine – there were alarming sounds and palpable vibrations when changing gears. Usually repairs are reduced to the replacement of a solenoid locking hydraulic transformer (9000 rubles) or electronic board (10,000 rubles).

Transmission

Unlike its predecessor, the minibus has acquired a drive on the rear axle. Engineers thought it would improve traction for any loading options.

The driveshaft requires attention after 200-300 thousand km. The bearing and suspension bearing, crosses and slats are worn out. The cost of repair with balancing is about 11 000 rubles.

In the model range, versions with 4MATIC all-wheel drive system are also provided. They are distinguished by increased ground clearance. Unfortunately, all-wheel drive can only be combined with certain versions of diesel engines, and never with gasoline.

The all-wheel drive system is quite reliable. With large runs, you have to change the stretched chain of the transfer case.

Walking

Both front and rear are fully independent suspension. Ball supports (1-3 thousand rubles) and Silent blocks of the front axle reach 100-200 thousand km. The Silent Blocks of the rear axle are much more durable.

Over time, the rear springs are surrendered - they sag or break off (2-8 thousand rubles for an analog).

In richer configurations, you can find a pneumatic suspension. Pneumoballoons (8-10 thousand rubles) can lose weight after 200-300 thousand km.

Stage bearings run over 250-300 thousand km. The rear ones are changed separately, and the front ones are assembled with a hub (6-12 thousand rubles). When replacing rear bearings, the ABS sensor is often damaged (1-4 thousand rubles).

After 250-300 thousand km, the steering wheel sometimes begins to bite. Replacement of the cross of the steering shaft (400 rubles) will be required.

A little later, the steering rack may also require attention (15 000 rubles for repairs).

Other problems and malfunctions

The biggest drawback of the Mercedes Vito (Viano), like many other models of the brand of the period, is the unimportant protection against corrosion. Rust first appears on the back door of the trunk. It then attacks the wheel arches and rapids. Since 2007, cars have been better protected from corrosion, but they have not been completely eliminated.

Owners also note failures in the operation of the central lock, electric windows and the electric drive of the sliding side door.

Over time, letters and numbers disappear from the onboard computer display. The disease affects the dorestyling machines. The new display costs about 4000 rubles.

After 300-400 thousand km can squirt the engine of the stove (7-9 thousand rubles).

Soon it is necessary to revive the generator (6-12 thousand rubles for repair) and air conditioner compressor (29,000 rubles for an analogue).

Engines

• To avoid this, regular replacement of copper washers under the nozzles (every 60-80 thousand km) helps.
• Unfortunately, with OM646 and OM651, a serious malfunction occurs occasionally - the twisting of the inserts.
• If the mileage of the purchased copy is more than 200,000 km, then it is necessary to prepare for the appearance of malfunctions characteristic of modern diesel engines (nozzles, turbocharger, EGR, flywheel, heat exchanger, etc.). The timing system drive chain may also stretch.
• (7) with age begins to consume oil due to wear of the oil caps and a faulty ventilation system of the crankcase gases. The chain of the timing system will serve over 200-300 thousand km.
• Among the common ailments should be noted stretching of the chain drive of the timing system, wear of the asterisks of balancing shafts and bullies on the walls of cylinders (250-350 thousand rubles for major repairs).

Transmissions

• It also contributes to the problem of stretching cables.
• Individual owners had to repair or change the manual transmission.
• Serious malfunctions of the automatic transmission Mercedes 722. 6 occur after 250-350 thousand km.
• Sometimes there were problems with the software of the machine – there were alarming sounds and palpable vibrations when changing gears.
• Usually repairs are reduced to the replacement of a solenoid locking hydraulic transformer (9000 rubles) or electronic board (10,000 rubles).

Transmission

• The cost of repair with balancing is about 11 000 rubles.

Walking

• Replacement of the cross of the steering shaft (400 rubles) will be required.
• A little later, the steering rack may also require attention (15 000 rubles for repairs).

Other problems and malfunctions

• The biggest drawback of the Mercedes Vito (Viano), like many other models of the brand of the period, is the unimportant protection against corrosion.
• Rust first appears on the back door of the trunk.
• Since 2007, cars have been better protected from corrosion, but they have not been completely eliminated.
• rubles for repairs) and air conditioner compressor (29 000 rubles for analogue).

The first generation Mercedes Vito has never had a very good reputation. The most important disadvantage of the German van is corrosion, which ruthlessly attacked almost all elements of the body. In the case of Vito 2 (Viano), the situation is a little better: the rust storms with much less force. But remember that the car is just younger.

Compared to its predecessor, the quality of materials has also improved. True, the interior is still dominated by hard plastic, but it does not cause any comments. Nothing creaks, cracks, or knocks. You can complain about the relatively rigid suspension, poor noise insulation (which is noticeable at high speeds) and significant maintenance costs.

But Vito has a lot of merits. A wide selection of strong diesel engines, rich equipment (primarily Viano), attractive appearance, good handling and spacious interior.

• The history of the model: Mercedes Vito of the second generation appeared in 2003.
• Engines: To avoid this helps regular replacement of copper washers under the nozzles (every 60-80 thousand km).
• Transmissions: Contributes to the problem and stretching of cables.
• Transmission: The cost of repair with balancing is about 11 000 rubles.
• Driving: You will need to replace the cross of the steering shaft (400 rubles).
• Other problems and malfunctions: The biggest drawback of the Mercedes Vito (Viano), like many other models of the brand from that period, is the insignificant protection against corrosion.

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