Known APK problem
Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W447: wheels and wheel bearings
On the Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W447 the APK inspector finds wheels and wheel bearings problems 10.3× as often as on cars of the same age: at 9–10 years 0.9%, against about 0.1% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Play or noise in the wheel bearings, or damaged wheels.
How to check it at the viewing
On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.
Ask the seller: Have any wheel bearings been replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W447s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | V-Klasse / Vito W447 | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 – 10 years | A | 0.9% | 0.1% | 10.3× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 9–10 years
| Model | Wheels and wheel bearings | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W447 | 0.9% | 10.3× |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W212/S212 | 0.3% | 3.1× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W447 often have wheels and wheel bearings problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 9–10 years the inspector found a wheels and wheel bearings defect on 0.9% of inspected Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W447s, against about 0.1% of all cars of the same age (10.3×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the wheels and wheel bearings on a used Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse / Vito W447?
On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know