Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of name for the money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I was lucky! No significant faults.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Stable round town. Choppy in wind at speed.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a Golf GTi. Traction control prevents adventurous driving.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never put a foot wrong.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A thinking man's car.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seats too narrow for broader folk.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Aacceptable.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Borderline acceptable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    I'd buy a diesel LWB next.

    Other

    Overall cheap interior, despite the leather.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes