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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Safe

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Does not live up to the Merc reputation

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Audi A8

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £18,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Paid top dollar as it was a Merc main dealer car

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Image - perceived quality

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quiet, comfortable, reasonable performance

    What's it like to park?

    As easy as any car this size.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Lots ! Corrosion to boot lid and wheel arches. Alternator failed at 45k miles. It burns out a pair of ignition leads every 20k miles. Brake light switch failed twice - cheap to replace but it means the car is undrivable as locked in Park. Air con control unit, suspension bushes replaced. Recent MOT highlighted rear suspension corroded.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Interior space is excellent

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?