2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance SE review from UK and Ireland
"Most unreliable car I have owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air Mixture Control Unit failed at 40 miles.
Exhaust Gas oxygen Sensor failed at 205 miles.
Front Offside Door Seal defective at 300 miles.
Spark Plug connection loose at 8770 miles.
All injectors faulty at 8911 miles.
All plugs and ignition coils replaced at 8918 miles.
General comments?
Car has poor ride.
Car is completely unreliable because of recurrent engine management problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8556 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2006 |