Mercedes Vito DPF problems and cleaning
A Vito DPF clean costs £275 + VAT at your yard, depot or home. Compare that with a new filter at over £1,000 fitted in many cases, or the £220 + VAT delete.
Your options for the Vito
| Option | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| DPF cleaning | £275 + VAT | At your yard, depot or home |
| New DPF | Over £1,000 fitted is common | At a garage or dealer |
| DPF delete | £220 + VAT | At your yard, depot or home |
What DPF cleaning changes on the Vito
The cleaning solution softens the soot and a forced regeneration burns it away, so the warning clears and the van regenerates normally again.
Is it worth it on a Vito?
On a Vito, cleaning is the first step, as long as the readings show soot. Stop-start van work is hard on DPFs, so it's worth asking us to look for anything adding to the problem. Ash or a cracked filter needs a replacement.
Is cleaning cheaper than a new DPF on a Vito?
Yes, a clean is £275 + VAT, while a new filter is often over £1,000 fitted.
What if the Vito's DPF is full of ash?
Then it needs replacing, because ash can't be cleaned out.
Is a Vito DPF delete legal?
Only on a Vito used off-road or going for export, as a delete on a road van is illegal. Our DPF removal guide explains more.
Get a price for your Vito
Send the Vito's registration for a price and a slot. All prices are on our pricing page, and other models are on our Mercedes DPF page. The same van can be booked for Vito remapping or an AdBlue check.
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