Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate E300 DT Avantgarde 5d Auto (5) (1997/R) Owner Review
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On the road
Driving
Good apart from wet conditions. Front wheels tend to lose traction.
Performance
Possibly the fastest diesel on the road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Disappointing. Continued rear suspension problems. Leaking fuel filler, excessive rear tyre wear.
Image
Still turns heads.
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Security and Service
Service
Customer care not at all impressive, particularly by M-B head office, UK.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil seals leaked.
Other
Rear suspension knocks and tyre wear on rear tyres because of faulty suspension.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes