Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 00-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Costly repair/servicing and fuel bills.

  • On the road

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can't fault the performance and agility of such comfortable saloon.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Intermittent electrical problems and warnings on computer seem to be issue with this particular car.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mercedes styling and lots of extra equipment but with much reduced reliability than older models.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only lack of rear legroom stops it getting full marks.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Local Merc garage had car 3 times before fixing electrical problem at a cost to them of almost £2k.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electrical problems (covered by dealers extended warranty), minor leaks resulting in costly servicing/repair bills (not covered by extended dealers warranty).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes