1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 220 classic review from Belgium
"Practical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bulb behind speedo.
Cloth seats don't clean well after kid's have spilled loads of food etc...
(maybe no surprise there though)
Air-con fault via hose not being connected properly by passenger seat, leading to pools of water around the floor of the back-seat!
General comments?
The car is excellent for general use for my family (3 kids) being an estate it has good space for long journeys and although a classic model, comes with air-con.
As the model is a non-turbo diesel, performance is really poor except when upto speed on the motorway. The must have auto. box would be disadvantage with this engine, as at least the engine is not sapped, especially at junctions etc..
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Aerodeck |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2003 |