• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Appreciate quality.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Looks good but noisy.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Perhaps return to Toyota - something with a comfortable ride.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,800

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not particularly.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    First and last Mercedes! I'm sure the B class cannot be typical of the range? Solid, well built but as noisy as a van and the ride in the car is bone shaking. I have the 'comfort' suspension option but it is very stiff and you jitter about even on a reasonable surface. Finding it difficult to live with as the driving experience is so unrewarding. I do about 15-20k miles per year and although I want to like it, I just keep getting out of it with a sore back. The cabin noise is loud and the engine sounds really agricultural - can't understand why a Mercedes should be so unrefined - and with only 25k on the clock. My friend has had c class for years - swears by them. Will sell shortly at quite a loss after 6 months but despite my best efforts I can't live with such a poor ride.

    What's it like to park?

    OK although turning circle is huge. parking sensors front and rear.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Cruise control/speed limiter.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?