The MERCEDES-BENZ V CLASS (1996-03) V220 5DR MPV 2.2 CDI TREND AUTO is a large five-door people carrier, not a conventional car or SUV. It offers generous passenger space with a more upmarket feel than mainstream MPVs. In the UK used market, it is now a niche older choice, best judged on condition and history. mycarcheck.com records 61 checks across 18 VINs, a modest sample. The average private-sale value is £1,700, and average recorded mileage is 118,000 miles, with around 7,000 miles driven yearly. Checked vehicles averaged just over seven previous keepers, making service records, ownership changes and condition worth examining closely. These are sample figures, not a promise about any individual van. The diesel engine and automatic gearbox suit family journeys and shuttle duties; sliding doors and roomy seating ease access. It is a more premium alternative to everyday MPVs, and suits families and small shuttle operators seeking comfort.