Good, but should be better for a Merc
Minor things.
Viscous coupling fan at 60k miles.
Tensioner pulley at 60k miles.
Electric mirror heater at 30k miles.
Fixed them myself fairly easily.
Engine and wind noise higher than I would have expected from a Merc.
Used to get excellent economy on the motorway.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th February, 2010
Only buy a brand new one
Intermittent failure of electric windows, usually front.
Battery discharging after just a few days standing.
Intermittent failure of central locking RF and also sometimes infrared.
Lack of power, engine would not accelerate.
Intermittent failure of remote boot lock.
Most faults caused by rear window controllers, disconnect them and most faults completely disappear.
Bad acceleration probably caused by faulty MAF unit (Mass Air Flow Sensor).
Radio/cassette failed (stopped reading security card).
Rust appearing on wheel arches, side indicators and bottom of back doors.
Very comfortable to drive.
When working it's a delight, being quiet and comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd November, 2009
Deeply disappointing
Steering damper replaced at 67500 miles at a cost of £250.
Rear brake pads replaced at 67500 miles and again at 70000 miles, both fitted at Mercedes Benz main dealer.
Main dealer has had the car for the last 10 days due to the engine reaching temperatures exceeding 100°C (it used to run at a constant 80°C). After many diagnostic tests, costing a fortune, and 20 hours of labour looking at the car, also replacing numerous items, they say they cannot find the fault with the car and there is nothing else they can do to assist me!
The car is only 9 years old, but has large rust patches on most of the exterior body panels. A problem with Mercedes of this era I am led to believe. We have a 1996 Honda Civic which has no rust and 120000 miles on the clock (great car).
The car is comfortable and nice to drive, although it does feel underpowered and consumes vast amounts of petrol even when driven with a light right foot (18-20mpg).
I,ve always wanted a Mercedes, however after one year of ownership I am very dissapointed and therefore selling it on to buy another Honda.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th April, 2007
A steering damper costs 75 Euros, and all it needs to replace it is undo two bolts, one at each end, and put the new one in. It takes 15 minutes to replace.
The temperature issue does not make sense to me. The only car we had that would not keep its temp was one that had been given tap water for a long time. It rusts and causes loads of corrosion everywhere. Someone has to pay the price then. To give this car a new start, we replaced the radiator and the heater, since they were restricting water flow, and we next ran the engine for 100 miles with rust remover added to Mercedes rad fluid twice. It was OK then.
Sounds like bad workmanship to me, and loads of elements of non conformance with the norm.
Solid, reliable and comfortable
Nothing.
Offered this car at an unbelievable price by a contact. I was a bit worried about the running costs compared to my old Primera. So far I need not have worried as the car has been faultless. Service parts and spares can also be obtained very cheaply from German after-market spares specialists.
Car drives nicely and is very comfortable. The cabin is spacious and the equipment level ample. Engine is slightly sluggish, but drives along happily and quietly.
The build quality is very good and it feels like it will last a long time. Many friends and colleagues said I should have got a 3-series BMW, but I must say I am not in the slightest bothered. This is a quality car albeit a bit heavy on fuel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th April, 2007
2nd May 2007, 05:24
Sounds a bit steep for the steering damper. It's a simple bolt on part under the car which I'm led to believe costs around 40 pounds. Suggest you seek out a independant MB specialist to look at the temperature problem. These cars really only make sense if you keep them a few years - as you'll probobly loose heavily selling on after a year.