Taking a ride with Jackie Lloyd’s latest Endurance champ!
Choosing the right vehicle to get the horses to an event safely, comfortably and in style is a key priority for endurance riding champion Jackie Lloyd, and now she has found her perfect steed in the Mercedes-Benz X-Class from Ciceley Commercials Ltd.
Since joining the market early this year, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class has revolutionised the way that people think about pickup trucks. The image of the simple farmyard utensil on wheels is a far cry from the luxurious and sophisticated design of the new Mercedes-Benz pickup, without a compromise on practicality. Quite simply, it’s in a ‘Class’ of its own.
The idea of having a vehicle that can be used as both a lifestyle and work vehicle is what attracted Jackie to the X-Class. The award-winning rider recently took delivery of her top-of-the-range X250D Power with a fitted hardtop, and she has already clocked up over 2,000 miles.
“We use it for everything!”, remarks Jackie.
Jackie Lloyd“Whether we’re going out to an upmarket restaurant on a Saturday night or driving across muddy fields with two horses in tow, the X-Class never looks or feels out of place”.
Jackie’s love of Arabian horses goes back a long way: she claims she caught “Arabitis” when she first learnt to ride and was asked to exercise a friend’s horse – an Arabian. It was love at first sight and she went on to buy her first Arabian, Miss April, from the lady who bred her just a few months later. Her love of Endurance came just as ‘accidentally’ when she was out riding locally with her lovely mare one day and came across a number of riders who were engaged in an Endurance competition.
“When I realised that the vast majority were riding Arabian horses because they were the most successful in that discipline, my mind was made up. From there, I haven’t looked back. I started competing in Endurance, bought a couple more horses and started travelling the country with them in tow.”
Last year, Jackie was on the lookout for a new vehicle with a stringent set of requirements; it had to have a 4WD system, a 3.5t towing capacity, it had to be comfortable, nice to look at and have a large load space for all of her kit. “I thought I would have to compromise on some things, but a friend told me about a new pickup truck that might be worth a look. It still hadn’t been launched at this point but it was certainly worth the wait, as it ticked every single box for us”.
With the 2018 endurance riding season underway, the X-Class has already come into its own thanks to its range of practical features. The X-Class has a class-leading 3.5t towing capacity, a one-tonne payload and a large (1,587mm by 1,560mm) load bed, and is powered by an athletic 2.3-litre engine producing 190hp and 450Nm. “Having been used to 4x4s, I’m amazed at how much stuff we can fit into the load area – it really is cavernous. There’s plenty of room for straw, feed buckets, saddles and even our two dogs, Dexter and Beau, who love it because the windows in the back open”.
Having the practicality is one thing but being able to do it in style and comfort is what sets the X-Class apart from the rest, for Jackie. Remarkably for a pickup, the X-Class features multi-link coil suspension, which provides a much smoother ride and the designers worked extensively to keep road and engine noise to a minimum.
As it’s the Power model, Jackie’s X-Class is also decorated with a whole host of styling features, including LED headlights, 18-inch twin-spoke alloys and chrome highlights, while the inside is furnished with plenty of creature comforts and finished in the luxurious ‘Arctico’ leather upholstery.
“It’s beautifully appointed inside and feels like a luxury car; it’s so easy to forget that there is much more behind us. We cover long distances with our horses and the automatic gearbox makes everything so much easier. We love the all-round cameras for parking and manoeuvring, and the sat nav is brilliant! It has diverted us from several traffic jams very successfully more than once, saving us time and hassle, and with horses on board that is very important”.
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is now available to order. To find out more, visit the below link.
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The Mercedes-Benz diesel van range is built to keep your business moving. From the compact Citan to the versatile Vito and award-winning Sprinter, we’ve got the perfect van for every job.
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✅ Citan from £185* per month
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Exciting News!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re expanding into Scotland with a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral! 🙌
As a proud family-run business, we’ve spent over 50 years supporting operators with exceptional service, strong relationships, and continued investment in the future. This new site marks an exciting new chapter for us — bringing our people-first approach and trusted Mercedes-Benz expertise to a whole new region.
The Eurocentral dealership will feature:
🔧 12 workshop bays
🚛 Full sales, service & parts facilities for Mercedes-Benz trucks
🚌 Service and parts facilities for Mercedes-Benz buses
🧰 An Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) lane
👷 Around 40 new local jobs
Construction starts soon, with a temporary workshop opening mid-2026 and the full dealership launching autumn 2026.
Read the full story on our website.
🚛 Ciceley Commercials Joins the Actros L ProCabin Tour! 🚛
Yesterday we joined Mercedes-Benz Trucks at Route 74 Truckstop, Glasgow, for the Actros L ProCabin Tour — giving drivers the chance to step inside the next generation of comfort and innovation.
The Actros L ProCabin is more than just a truck – it’s a workspace, a rest space, and a tech hub on wheels.
✨ Here’s what makes it stand out:
🖥️ Digital Cockpit & MirrorCam for ultimate visibility
🪑 Ergonomic Design built for all-day comfort
🔋 Outstanding Efficiency that delivers every mile
We loved seeing everyone who stopped by to take a look inside, chat with the team, and experience the future of trucking first-hand.
Go further, cleaner, and quieter with the Mercedes-Benz electric van range. Whether it’s the eCitan, eVito, or eSprinter, enjoy zero-emission driving, impressive range, and fast charging times — all with premium Mercedes-Benz quality.
✅ The eCitan from £249* + VAT per month
✅ The eVito from £495* + VAT per month
✅ The eSprinter from £595* + VAT per month
Including:
4 FREE services
Up to 30 years’ Roadside Assistance with MobiloVan
8-year / 100,000-mile battery warranty
Switch to electric today and keep your business moving sustainably! See our website for more details.
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🐝 From Hive to Jar! 🍯
Today we visited @eastlancshospice with our Beekeeper John to watch how he turns our MerceBEES hard work into delicious honey! 🌼
It was fantastic to share the experience with the hospice’s staff and patients, showing how the honeycomb is spun, sieved, and jarred to create the finished product.
This year, we’re proud to be selling our Ciceley honey with all profits donated to our charity partner, East Lancashire Hospice – supporting the incredible work they do every day. 💛
Our MerceBEES have been busy since we first introduced four hives and 320,000 bees to our Blackburn and Darwen sites as part of our ongoing sustainability journey. 🐝
🏁 On 5th September, our all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 completed the 2025 EV Rally, driving from West Bromwich to Tatton Park, Cheshire ⚡🚛.
Along the way we:
☕ Recharged at Peak View Tea Rooms
🚚 Stopped at Sixt Van & Truck, Eccles
☀️ Showcased clean energy at Chamber House Solar Farm, Rochdale
🌳 And crossed the finish line at Tatton Park
Covering 248km fully loaded at 40t, the eActros 600 proved its range, efficiency, and cost savings – highlighting that zero-emission trucking isn’t the future, it’s here today. Get in touch with the team to put the eActros to the test
#evrally #explorer #collaboration #solarpower
✨ Another fantastic review for our Blackburn team! ✨
We’re proud to provide a service that makes things simple, stress-free and reliable for our customers.
Read more of our customer reviews here: https://www.ciceley.com/testimonials/
🍂 Autumn is here, and so are the chilly mornings!
Did you know that with the Mercedes-Benz app, you can pre-heat your electric Mercedes-Benz van before you even step outside?
✅ Warm and comfortable from the moment you get in
✅ Defrosted windows without scraping ice
All managed straight from your phone, giving you convenience and comfort whatever the weather.
❄️ A smart way to start your day as we head into winter.
⚽ Ciceley Takes on the Vantasy Football League! ⚽
Today, our Ciceley football team proudly represented us at the Mercedes-Benz Vantasy Football League at none other than St George’s Park – the home of England football!
Competing alongside eight teams made up of van drivers and Mercedes-Benz Van dealers from across the country, our squad battled hard and made it all the way to the semi-finals, finishing an impressive 3rd place overall! 🥉💪
The Vantasy Football initiative is about more than just football – it’s a fantastic campaign supporting mental health awareness for van drivers, many of whom work in isolating roles. We`re proud to support this important cause. 💙
A huge shout out to our amazing team:
Rob Claringbold, Gary Bridge, Jack Burgess, Matthew Coombe, Alex Lewis, Lee Holden, and Damian Holroyd – a brilliant mix from across our Sales, Service, IT, Accounts and Management teams.
Well played, team! 👏⚽
https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/vans/vantasy-football.html
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🌍 Tomorrow we’ll be at GreenFleet LIVE! 2025 in Rochdale!
Come and see us to explore the latest in electric vans and sustainable fleet solutions — and chat with our team about how we can support your journey to net zero. ⚡🚛
We’re looking forward to meeting fleet, transport and sustainability professionals from across the UK. See you there!
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☀️ Our eActros 400 has been out and about in sunny Scotland yesterday, with driver training sessions led by Jordan Lowe and Richard.
Great to see more drivers getting behind the wheel and experiencing the future of fully electric transport first-hand! ⚡🚛
#eActros #ElectricTrucks #DrivingTheFuture #CiceleyCommercials
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