Cosy Mercedes Vito conversion

Mercedes Vito 2011, 2143cc diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox. Rear wheel drive. Does around 37-40mpg and around 600 miles on a full tank. Engine in very good condition, with full service history. 227,280 miles (will increase slightly as I’m still using it). These are known as million mile engines and it will happily do a lot more! MOT until 24/02/24. I’ve had a pre-sale check done and welcome any inspections.

This was my dad’s company van before I bought it, and before that a plumbers van. It has been well looked after and all necessary repairs done over the years (I have full records of everything). It’s really nice to drive and easy to park. Bodywork is in good condition for it’s age- there are a few small dents that I’ve tried to show on the photos (mainly on the rear doors). Underneath is totally solid. I’ve also undersealed it with Lanoguard to protect against salt and sea spray which I would recommend keeping on top of each winter as it works really well and is easy to do.

I converted this as my first van and have lived in it full time since February, we’ve travelled all over Scotland and Orkney without missing a beat. Although it’s small, I wanted it to be cosy and liveable to cope with all seasons off grid, so it’s been designed with this in mind and is comfortable for year round use- even in Highland winter! I’m reluctantly selling as I’ve decided that long term I’m very happy living in a van but I need something bigger. It would make a lovely first van for someone or a great weekend adventure van.

The bed is big enough to lounge on during the day without needing to put away the bedding every morning. It pulls out another couple of feet for sleeping and comfortably sleeps one (and a dog) even if you’re tall as you can sleep diagonally. I’ve also travelled with a friend for a couple of weeks and it was comfortable but maybe not for two if you’re much taller than me (5’9). The mattress is made from 4 Ikea children’s modular mattress pieces that fit together to make a short but wide double (160 x 170cm).

Sound deadened with Dodomat
Fully insulated (floor, walls, doors & ceiling) with 25mm Celotex, plastic bottle insulation, spray foam and foil bubble wrap vapour barrier
Cedar cladded & hessian interior
Sink & electric tap (2x 10l fresh water containers, I also use another 2x 5l drinking water so 30l total which usually lasts around 4-5 days. External grey waste pipe)
Kitchen unit built from reclaimed pine with storage cupboard above sink and drawers (2nd cupboard houses electrics)
12v 22l compressor fridge
2kw diesel heater (plumbed into main fuel tank)
Brand new toilet (fits under bed)
Vanpimps opening window (I have another for the other side I decided not to install but can include if wanted)
Fiamma Crystal skylight/ roof vent with extractor fan
4x dimmable LED ceiling lights & USB fairy lights
Custom flyscreen/midge net (Webbnet Flyscreens)
Full set of thermal blackout covers for window and cab/ windscreen
Lots of room for storage under the bed
4x storage nets on rear doors
Reversing camera
Towbar (with electrics for towing trailer/ caravan)
Brand new starter battery
Single burner camping stove
2x winter tyres (I still have the other tyres plus a spare wheel and can include if wanted)
3 keys

Electrics:
Renogy 100ah Lithium battery
Renogy 100w solar panel
Renogy 40A MPPT controller
Victron Orion 30A b2b charger (only tend to need this in winter)
2 x double USB sockets (one is USB-C fast charger)
30amp charger socket (for mini-inverter so you can charge laptops etc)

Based near Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD20)
Sensible offers considered

If you’d like to see any more photos/ video tour please get in touch. I have photos from each stage of the conversion. There are also lots of photos from our adventures on my instagram: @wilder_nurse

Thanks for reading 🙂