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| | The '''Mercedes-Benz V-Class''' is a series of [[light commercial vehicle]] [[van]]s 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 [[Mercedes-Benz B-Class|B-Class]] was launched. |
| |Image = [[Image:Mercedes-Benz-Vito-Viano-776small.jpg]]
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| |Marque = [[Mercedes-Benz]]
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| |aka = Vaneo<br>Viano<br>Vito
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| |Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
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| |Class = MPV<br>Commercial
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| |Body Style = '''how many doors+how many seats+what type of body'''
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| |Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
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| |Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
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| |Engine = '''engine'''
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| |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
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| |Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
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| |Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
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| Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular MODEL. Please DO NOT use the same Introduction text from the [[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]] page, but rather paraphrase ideas relevant to grasp an overall scope of the [[automobile|vehicle]].
| | The Vaneo was based on the first generation [[Mercedes-Benz A-Class|A-Class]], while the Viano is based on the [[Mercedes-Benz Vito|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. |
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| See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''.
| | 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. |
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| ===Recent Changes=== | | The V-Class were prone to a number of faults.<ref>{{citeweb|title=Mercedes-Benz V-Class reviews|url=http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/mercedes-benz/v-class/|work=CSDO Media Limited|publisher=CarSurvey.org|accessdate=13 November 2009}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=V230 rear suspension... upgrade??|url=http://www.benzworld.org/forums/v-class/1424347-v230-rear-suspension-upgrade.html|format=[[internet forum]]|work=Mercedes-Benz Owners Community|publisher=BenzWorld.org|date=7 February 2009|accessdate=13 November 2009}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mercedes = Rust|url=http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/182686.aspx|format=[[internet forum]]|work=UK-MkIVs.net|date=1 March 2008|accessdate=13 November 2009}}</ref> Also, the diesel engine design was such that the glow plugs were hard, if not impossible, to replace, and the injectors leaked.<ref>{{cite web|title=V220 CDI removing plastic engine cover|url=http://www.benzworld.org/forums/v-class/1377782-v220-cdi-removing-plastic-engine-cover.html|format=[[internet forum]]|work=Mercedes-Benz Owners Community|publisher=BenzWorld.org|date=16 May 2008|accessdate=13 November 2009}}</ref> |
| *For 2011, Mercedes-Benz has given the Viano and Vito a slight facelift and some equipment upgrades. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/07/mercedes-benz-reveals-refreshed-viano.html]
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| '''Viano'''
| | ==Variants== |
| | | *[[Mercedes-Benz Vaneo]] |
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| | *[[Mercedes-Benz Viano]] |
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| | *[[Mercedes-Benz Vito]] |
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| '''Vito'''
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| ===Styles and Major Options=== | |
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| ===Gas Mileage===
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| ===Engine and Transmission===
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| ===Performance===
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| ===Reliability===
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| ===Safety===
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| The new Viano and Vito became the first commerical vehicles to be awarded 5 stars by EuroNCAP. This is the first for all vans and other commerical vehicles and they offer the advantage over other commerical vehicles that had scored 4 stars, 3 stars and even the least safest commerical vehicles with a 2 star or 1 star rating. [http://www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/first_commercial_vehicles_get_five_star_safety_rating.php]
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| ===Colors===
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| ===Main Competitors===
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| ==Electric Models==
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| *In 2010, Mercedes will start a limited test run of 100 Vito EVs (with 20 customers being able to expect delivery this year) powered by a 32 kWh lithium-ion battery attached to a 90 kW electric motor. It is expected to provide a range of 130 km (81 mi) and haul 900 kg. If all goes well with the limited test run, the company will produce an additional 2000 units of the Vito to expand market testing.
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| ==Unique Attributes==
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| ==Interior==
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| * [http://www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/first_commercial_vehicles_get_five_star_safety_rating.php First commerical vehicles to get 5 star rating - howsafeisyourcar.com.au]
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| * [http://www.worldcarfans.com/110021224541/mercedes-benz-vito-battery-electric-vehicle-starts-production Mercedes-Benz Vito Battery Electric Vehicle Starts Production in 2010]
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| * [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/07/mercedes-benz-reveals-refreshed-viano.html Mercedes-Benz Freshens Up Viano MPV and Vito Van]
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