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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Good brand, but hides really bad aftercare.

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

    They love the car, until I tell them about my experience with Mercedes UK.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Never - brilliant car but Mercedes UK are uncaring.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £14,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Brighton main dealer offered a reasonable deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Thought it was a good brand with good aftersales care.

    What was the dealer like?

    Awful. The Brighton main dealer let me down badly, after 2 months the brakes were badly worn.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy with the sensors.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes, the brakes are badly worn out and the main dealer has walked away along with Mercedes UK.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Very comfortable.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Parking sensors.