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The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is a series of light commercial vehicle vans that formerly contained two models: the Vaneo and the Viano. Production of the Vaneo ended in 2006, which was around the same time the similar in concept B-Class was launched.

The Vaneo was based on the first generation A-Class, while the Viano is based on the Vito, with which it shares a body. The Vito and Viano differ primarily in interior fittings and both are assembled at the Vitoria factory in Northern Spain.

The V-Class is sold in Europe, Côte d'Ivoire, Australia, Chile, India and Martinique. The rear passenger area has seating for up to 5, although not all V-Classes were sold with the full complement of seats. The seats are arranged facing each other with two forward-facing (with arm-rests) and three rearward-facing (without arm rests). The rear compartment has sliding doors on both sides. In pre-2001 models the seats were heavy and with very limited flexibility in terms of ancorage. Later models included a sliding attachment system for the seats and their weight was considerably reduced.

The V-Class were prone to a number of faults.[1] The air suspension, whilst providing a constant ride height, commonly failed so that many owners either abandoned the air suspension in favour of springs, or they fitted an after market compressor and valve system.[2] The body work, being of commercial vehicle origins, was very prone to rusting, so that it is uncommon to see an example older than six years that does not have rust along the bottom of the doors.[3] Also, the diesel engine design was such that the glow plugs were hard, if not impossible, to replace, and the injectors leaked.[4]

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Type Class 1980s 1990s 2000s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Supermini A W168 W169
Entry-level C W201 (190) W202 W203 W204
Mid-size E W123 W124 W210 W211 W212
CLS W219
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Maybach W240
Roadster SLK R170 R171
SL R107 R129 R230
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CL W126 W140 W215 C216
Supercar SLR C199
SUV G W460/W461 W463
Crossover SUV GLK GLK
M W163 W164
GL X164
MPVs B W245
R W251
Vaneo Vaneo
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  1. "Mercedes-Benz V-Class reviews". CSDO Media Limited. CarSurvey.org. http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/mercedes-benz/v-class/. Retrieved 13 November 2009. 
  2. "V230 rear suspension... upgrade??" (internet forum). Mercedes-Benz Owners Community. BenzWorld.org. 7 February 2009. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/v-class/1424347-v230-rear-suspension-upgrade.html. Retrieved 13 November 2009. 
  3. "Mercedes = Rust" (internet forum). UK-MkIVs.net. 1 March 2008. http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/182686.aspx. Retrieved 13 November 2009. 
  4. "V220 CDI removing plastic engine cover" (internet forum). Mercedes-Benz Owners Community. BenzWorld.org. 16 May 2008. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/v-class/1377782-v220-cdi-removing-plastic-engine-cover.html. Retrieved 13 November 2009. 
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