Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C230K Elegance 4d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value - cheaper and better than BMW.
Costs
Good fuel economy offset by problems - MB servicing a joke.
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On the road
Driving
Poor ergonomics, unflexible engine - handles and performs like a diesel.
Performance
Feels heavy, lurchy when driven hard, good at higher speeds.
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Living with it
Reliability
Appaling - alarm, kompressor, rust, power steering failure - on a low mileage MB serviced car.
Comfort
Good seats, but difficult to get in/out of.
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Security and Service
Security
Defective alarm/immobiliser.
Service
Abysmal - dealer can't even fit spark plugs properly (whilst charging £65 for the priviledge.)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lumpy, noisy - kompressor failure plus smooth running problems.
Other
Power steering failure at low speeds - very dangerous!
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