Mercedes-Benz 1999 S-Class

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Over priced with a poor re-sale value

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not to bad to insure, diesel economy makes a big difference

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Solid feel with a good road presence

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Effortless acceleration whether traveling fully loaded or on your own

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Constant electrical problems, water leak from windscreen, problems with the air suspension, comand, memory seats, key-less go, door handle coming off in hand, had rust repaired on roof, rear wheel arch starting to go, all in all pretty poor build quality

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty good

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice driving position

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It would be a brave man to try and steal it

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ok

    Other

    Loads, as above

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No