Mercedes-Benz A-Class A140L Classic 5d ACS (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Mercedes dealer gave 7% discount, but this small car is overpriced.
Costs
Mercedes dealer: £142 for a minor service, £323 for a major.
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On the road
Driving
Most practical small car available, but ride is too hard by far.
Performance
1.4 is fine for most conditions. Better on motorways than B-roads.
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Living with it
Reliability
Windscreen wiper motor replaced straight away. New front roll bar bushes after 22,000 miles, new rear springs and cups after 25,000, new brake pads and discs required after 23,000 miles.
Image
Still attracts favourable comment from friends/neighbours.
Comfort
Fantastic interior space for five adults if necessary. Steering wheel does not adjust for reach which is out of kilter with the range of seat adjustment.
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Security and Service
Security
Has everything.
Service
Mercedes dealers have a very polite and courteous way of relieving you of large sums of money.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Suspension and brakes.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No