The MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO (2002-06) 5DR MPV 1.6 82 FAMILY is a compact five-door people carrier, roomier and more versatile than a conventional hatchback, yet less imposing than a large MPV. In the UK used-car market, it brings Mercedes-Benz badge appeal to an unusually practical family-sized shape. Mycarcheck.com has recorded just 10 checks across two distinct VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot rather than a firm guide to every Vaneo. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £1,100 and average recorded mileage of 44,000 miles; both deserve careful verification against the individual car’s history and condition. With annual mileage averaging 2,000 and 12.3 previous keepers in the data, check records, ownership history and mileage closely. The Vaneo suits families needing space for school runs and errands; its compact footprint is easier to manage than larger rivals. This distinctive Mercedes mini-MPV stands out, but condition matters at this age.