Mercedes Vito

The most common signs are vibrations felt through the floor or seats of the vehicle, often at speeds between 60 and 90 km/h. You might also hear a clunking noise when engaging gear or during acceleration, which indicates wear in the universal joints.

No, drive shafts vary depending on whether your Vito is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive (4MATIC). There are also differences between shafts for manual and automatic gearboxes. Always select your exact make, model and engine to find the right version.

A clicking noise when cornering is a classic symptom of a worn outer CV joint. This is usually caused by dirt entering the joint after a CV boot has split. We recommend replacing the joint promptly to prevent complete failure.

Yes, we supply individual centre bearings for the Mercedes-Benz Vito. However, this requires dismantling the propeller shaft and using tools to press on the new bearing. If the prop shaft is worn elsewhere, it may be more cost-effective to replace the complete shaft assembly.

Vibrations specifically under acceleration are often caused by wear in the inner CV joint. Unlike an outer joint which clicks when cornering, a worn inner joint produces shaking through the drivetrain under load in a straight line.

A common cause is a cracked or corroded ABS ring on the drive shaft, which sends faulty signals to the sensor. We offer replacement rings that can be fitted without having to replace the complete drive shaft.

Because the Vito is available in multiple body lengths (compact, long, extra-long) and with different drivetrains, we stock nearly 100 different propeller shafts in our range to cover all unique configurations.