1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 230TE review from UK and Ireland
"Long distance load lugger"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coolant loss.
Nearside wing corrosion.
Suspension levelling pipe corrosion.
Automatic aerial seizure.
Wheel tracking.
Track rod end seizure.
Driver's seat wear at lumbar support on the door side.
General comments?
Serious load lugger, 7 seats and they all do their job. Highly adaptable and Mercedes enough to be noticed. Higher gauge metal than current models. Described as 'Bulletproof' by almost every Merc fan I know.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 89111 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99200 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2001 |