Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (95-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Got a fully serviced 9 year old Merc with 85,000 for £4200! I can't complain there!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive brake discs and pads, but not too thirsty being a 2.3. Not had to spend anything else on it so I'm pretty chuffed with a one off payment for discs as the first set of brakes had been on the car since new! Had to replace Cat though, not too dear.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superbly smooth and a treat to drive, auto-box is very silky and cleverly learns your driving style and adapts to it. Brakes stop you on a dime. Can't fault it!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As it's a 2.3, it isn't the fastest, but it can move if you need it to. Sticks to the road positively and assures you at all times, as I don't drive like a madman, the performance is more than adequate for me. Buy an MX-5 if you want a sports car!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Catalytic converter honeycomb thing went, but that's normal in a 90,000 car, has happened to me twice before with different cars, so I'm not too bothered. other than that, nothing to report!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still looks great and if you stick a private reg on, no one knows the difference, I tell people its a 1999 and they believe me so that's OK by me!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Amazingly comfortable, great seats and plenty of room. Titanic boot space and rear legroom is generous. Again, can't fault it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and Immobiliser can't be broken without the actual key, and I wouldn't like to try and force my way in through those vault-like doors!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None! Faultless!

    Other

    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