Mercedes-Benz A-Class A170 CDI Classic 5d (98) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Be prepared to loose a fortune. Easycar ex-rentals will cripple residuals
Costs
Essential components are prone to repeated failures, Steering Colums at £700 each to replace. Labour costs are sky high!
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On the road
Driving
Great driving posistion, parking is easy.
Performance
The power unit is superb and fuel economy is excellent at 55+ mpg with ease. The Turbo makes it keep up with all of the petrol versions.
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Living with it
Reliability
It broke down once at 65k requiring MobiloLife to come out to fix it which they did
Image
It looks good, but looks aren't everything.
Comfort
Screen pillars obscure view. The harsh suspension and worn steering makes for a very uncomfortable drive on all but the smoothest of roads. Once worn the steering takes a lot of effort to keep things in a straight line, whic tires the driver very quickly.
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Security and Service
Security
About as good as it gets for the price.
Service
Since MB Direct came on the scene wait times at dealers have soared. 6 weeks wait for a service appointment is normal.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Superb, if they put them in the F1 they might finish a few races!
Other
Steering colums seem to go with alarming regularity and cost a fortune to replace. Rear trailing arms seize up and springs break.
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