1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A140 Classic review from UK and Ireland
"An expensive, time consuming, stressfull hobby!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Constant clicking noise on the clutch pedal.
Knocking noise in the steering column when you shake the steering wheel and as you are parking/turning the car.
These parts have been looked at and replaced more than twice by the garage.
General comments?
The attitude of the garage was oblique. The problems which I have experenced have now become 'normal characteristics' of the car - after 8 time consuming months of replacing parts and heartache.
Both the garage and Mercedes have lost a potentially loyal customer.
Search for New and Used Mercedes-Benz A-Classs available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
  | 1999 - A-Class advantgarde A160 Will NEVER buy a Mercedes again |
| 1998 - A-Class Elegance 1.7 CDI A stylish, practical, Mercedes wannabe |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2000 |