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The V-Class out in the open.
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Here's your lift, bandmate. All photos courtesy Daimler AG
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Time to climb aboard.
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Sliding doors for ease of access.
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Getting everyone in shouldn't be a problem.
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The swish dashboard.
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Ready to roll.
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The MPV with a lot of front.
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The V-Class has all the classic Mercedes touches.
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The interior is as luxurious as any MPV.
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You'll be comfortable in here.
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Blacked-out windows give passengers privacy.
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The V-Class manages to be sturdy, yet refined.
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The V-Class can handle sturdy terrain.
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The V-Class out in the open.
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Here's your lift, bandmate. All photos courtesy Daimler AG
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Time to climb aboard.
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Sliding doors for ease of access.
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Getting everyone in shouldn't be a problem.
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The swish dashboard.
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Ready to roll.
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The MPV with a lot of front.
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The V-Class has all the classic Mercedes touches.
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The interior is as luxurious as any MPV.
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You'll be comfortable in here.
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Blacked-out windows give passengers privacy.
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The V-Class manages to be sturdy, yet refined.
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The V-Class can handle sturdy terrain.
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The V-Class out in the open.
Mercedes V-Class: Big, bonny, and braced for the band
MPVs are not in short supply, but you won't always find one with enough luxuries to keep a bunch of up-and-coming musicians happy
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Simon Wilgress-Pipe
29 December, 2019
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