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Sprinter, Vito or Citan: which Mercedes-Benz suits your business?

Mercedes-Benz offers three commercial vehicles, each with its own strengths. The Citan is the compact all-rounder for city logistics and last-mile delivery, with a payload of up to approximately 800 kg and a tight turning circle that makes it ideal for busy inner cities. The Vito sits in between: more load volume, available as a panel van, crew cab or passenger bus, and suitable for installers, landscapers and smaller transport companies. The Sprinter is the powerhouse of the range, available in lengths L1 to L4 and heights H1 to H2, with a payload of over 3,5 tonnes in the heaviest versions. Choose the Sprinter for volume and weight, the Vito for versatility, and the Citan for manoeuvrability in the city.

What should you check when buying a used Mercedes-Benz van?

Always check the maintenance history: preferably dealer maintenance or a complete service book, especially with intensive commercial use. On older Sprinters and Vitos, watch for rust around the load floor, wheel arches and rear doors, and check the condition of the load compartment for dents and damage. Ask about the engine generation: the widely used OM651 four-cylinder is known for its reliability, while with higher mileages you should pay extra attention to the DPF filter and the AdBlue system. Compare the mileage with the year of manufacture and the nature of previous use, and always take a test drive, paying attention to the clutch, gearbox and any tow bar or tail lift.

Buy a Mercedes-Benz van outright or via financial lease?

With a purchase you become full owner immediately and pay no interest or lease costs, which is often more cost-effective in the long run. Financial lease spreads the investment over monthly instalments and keeps your working capital free for other business expenses; the VAT is usually deductible and you become the owner of the vehicle after the final instalment. At Tatev Auto, financial lease is available up to 100% of the purchase value, also for start-ups and sole traders, with terms up to 72 months. If you have a strong cash position and want to avoid paying interest, opt for a purchase; if you want to preserve your liquidity, financial lease is often the smarter choice.

Diesel or electric: is the eSprinter or eVito an option?

For short, predictable trips within the city, such as parcel delivery or service work in low-emission zones, the electric eSprinter or eVito is interesting: low running costs, no fuel excise duty and free access to zero-emission zones. For longer trips, heavier loads or high daily mileages, a diesel engine often remains more practical due to its greater range and higher payload. If you buy a used electric model, check the battery status (State of Health) and ask about the remaining warranty on the battery pack, just as you would check the maintenance history on a diesel.

Mercedes-Benz bedrijfswagens kopen: what to look for?

When buying a used commercial vehicle you want clarity fast: is the vehicle in stock, what does it cost, is financial lease available and does the configuration suit your daily work? That is why this page directly shows current vehicles with photo, price and specifications.

At Tatev Auto in Mijdrecht we help business owners with targeted advice on load space, fuel, mileage, body type and total cost of use. You can trade in your current vehicle and finance almost any vehicle through financial lease.

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