Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 00-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not very good value for money as you don't get much unless you go for the top models.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Servicing costs are astronomical, £250 minor £450 major. Drinks like a fish e.g. not very economical.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Road handling is good, but 1998 CC engine is not so lively.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Reasonable but not as fast as you would expect from a supercharged 2.0 Litre.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Lots of problems. Bodywork, engine, trim etc.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a Merc, it looks good. Shame it's so badly built.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Cramp interiour, especially back, seats are good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No deadlocks. But okay.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very poor, espcially from the dealership, Western Mercedes Edinburgh.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine Control Unit failed. Exhaust detached itself.

    Other

    Door seals came away, fog lamps leaked, pancel shelf, lots of squeaks and rattles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No