Mercedes-Benz A-Class A170 CDI Elegance 5d (98) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Second-hand ok value. Not worth new prices.
Costs
Suspension-related faults too many.
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On the road
Driving
Hard ride and seats, though corners on rails.
Performance
Very nippy for a diesel with 55mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broke down, just shook itself to bits.
Image
Looks fantastic. Way ahead of its time. Superb use of space.
Comfort
Seats too hard, ride too hard, interior not Mercedes standard.
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Security and Service
Security
Very good. Cat 1 as standard, auto-locking speed sensitive.
Service
Replaced the rear swing arms FOC, even though this was a parallel import. Would only buy higher model Mercedes in future, as Mercedes can't make 'cheap' cars. Prefer pre-1996 build quality, too.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Aircon ECU failed. Suspension faults.
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