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4.3
Average score of Mercedes-Benz
59 reviews
3.9
3.9 Price
4.6
4.6 Reliability
4.2
4.2 Maintenance
4.5
4.5 Operation
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4.3 Convenience
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3.8
Dump truck Mercedes-Benz Arocs
2014 Year
3.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
3.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
I’ve driven the Arocs for a little over a year now, mainly for some heavy construction hauls. Suspension is stiff, no surprise there - but it does handle bad roads better than I expected. Cab layout works out fine once you’re used to the rocker switches everywhere. The mirrors could be a bit bigger, pretty sure I’m not the only one grumbling about that. Maintenance isn’t cheap - this is Mercedes, after all. But you get less downtime, so that helps. Comfort isn’t bad, seat does its job even on longer days.
4.2
Dump truck Mercedes-Benz Arocs
2016 Year
3.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
This truck's off-road capabilities are solid. The 8x8 drive setup means no terrain intimidates it. The turbo retarder clutch is pretty innovative-braking feels smoother than you'd expect. But honestly, for regular urban deliveries, I'd say it's overkill. Maintenance with all that tech might be a bit pricey too. The seats offer great comfort, though. I've had worse.
4.4
Box truck Mercedes-Benz Atego
2016 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
Used the Atego a lot on construction sites, mostly the shorter Day cab version. It handles those cramped yards well, especially with the full air brakes and hill hold, makes stop-start traffic less stressful. Not a ton of luxury, but tough - never had it let me down pushing through rough access roads or bouncing over curbs.

Power-wise, the bigger engine with the Telligent auto gearbox suits heavy loads, but I don't love the noise once it gets working hard. Usually keep windows down anyway, so what can you do. Feels sturdy, no big problems keeping it on the job, just service regularly and it holds up.
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3.8
Box truck Mercedes-Benz Atego
2011 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
3.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
So, I drove an Atego 1523 with the manual box for a bunch of years. Manual is weirdly indestructible, but the shift linkages get sloppy as the miles go up - sometimes you’re hunting for gears, not fun when you’re tired. I had to stay on top of the wheel hub maintenance too, especially after hauling pretty hefty loads, and if you skip the oil changes or don’t spot leaks, the axle repairs get expensive fast. On the bright side, the brakes are powerful but the caliper guide pins can wear out unless you replace the seals on time, so watch for that. Inside’s roomy but basic, nothing fancy. It’s solid machinery but you’ve got to look after it, or it’ll bite back.
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4.4
Dump truck Mercedes-Benz Arocs
2016 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
Had the opportunity to operate the Arocs recently for about a week. It handles rugged terrain exceptionally well - stability is top-notch even on uneven loads. The interior ergonomics added to a comfortable shift. However, some of the controls were less intuitive and took a moment to figure out. Reliability? No downtime faced during my operation. Overall, while not perfect, it is indeed a dependable unit for demanding tasks.
4.2
Box truck Mercedes-Benz Atego 818
2013 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
3.0 Convenience
So, I’ve had the 818 at my job for the past year. What I like is the visibility from the cab - windows are big, I see everything I need. And the turning radius is tight, you can actually wiggle it around cramped yards without that much headache. It pulls decently, I mean, for an 8 tonner, it does ok even when loaded to the limit. On the downside, heating in the cab takes a bit to get going in winter, which sucks when you start early mornings. Haven’t had a breakdown so reliability’s good so far. Normal oil changes and checks haven’t been crazy expensive.
4.2
Box truck Mercedes-Benz Atego 1218
2004 Year
3.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
I recently bought the Mercedes-Benz Atego 1218. In my opinion, it's a reliable truck that officially carries 7.5 tons, but for me it carries 9. So the load capacity is better than expected. Compared to MAN, of course, it is more rigid.
4.4
Box truck Mercedes-Benz Atego 1224
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
I actively use the Mercedes-Benz Atego 1224. So far, it has been running smoothly without any breakdowns.
4.2
Refrigerated truck Mercedes-Benz Atego 818
2006 Year
3.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
I have been using the Mercedes-Benz Atego 818 for 3 years now, and there are no problems. The suspension is good, road bumps are not noticeable. The engine is reliable, with a long service life.
4.2
Dump truck Mercedes-Benz Arocs
2017 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
The Arocs shows notable efficiency during operations, handling heavy loads smoothly. Maintenance access points are designed reasonably, but some minor adjustments could simplify user handling. Fuel efficiency meets expectations for similar vehicles.
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