I have a T5 Kombi -used for work, its an older one with 176bhp engine and LWB the Merc 116 is the likely replacement.The Merc drive realy well and are very reliable these days.
T5’s have lots of issues, DPF failures , driveshafts,Leaking side windows, gearbox and turbo issues are commonplace.
But Owners love them and are blind to dynamic shortcomings, I shake my head everytime I chat to an new owner who has changed from a proper car to a T5 and has convinced themselves that they make a good daily driver.