Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Brought when prices were high - more realistic now.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    High service costs combined with high spares pricing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok for around town, but awful on the motorway.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fairly gutless...

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No end of problems from steering rack to fuel pump!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Completly downgraded by Easy RentaCar.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the best.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never stolen...

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depends upon the dealer you use. Some very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fuel pump, engine management comp replaced.

    Other

    Steering rack, electrical problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes