2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C180 Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Cramped, basic, appalling gearbox, just a badge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch drag at 11,000 miles; needed a new clutch.
General comments?
Good points:
It's a Mercedes - feelgood factor
Excellent handling, roadholding, braking.
Bad points:
The worst manual gearbox I have ever driven; it's notchy, and takes a real shove to get it into the gears, easy to miss the gate on fast changes, especially into third.
Stupid foot handbrake makes it a real pain on hills.
Poor interior space, especially in the back.
Seats have poor support around the shoulders, they are too narrow.
Very limited equipment, not even variable wash/wipe, or mp3 capability or heated seats or digital aircon, or CD changer.
Cannot fold the mirrors in when parked.
Drone from the engine on the motorway.
Poor instruments, cannot see the outside temperature without going through menus, and the clock disappears when cruise is selected.
It's a run out model, let's hope the new one is better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8t Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | MG ZT-T |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2007 |