2001 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Ambiente 2.2 diesel

Summary:

Overpriced rubbish

Faults:

Water entering around windscreen.

The very loud alarm has sounded for no reason more than 1,000 times. Five Mercedes dealers have been unable to cure this.

Gear selection problems. Dealers unable to cure.

Very poor braking caused by failed power assistance.

Central locking failed.

Very noisy, mainly tire noise.

General Comments:

A badly made vehicle made worse by unhelpful and incompetent dealers.

There has not been one day in more than two years when the vehicle has not had a fault of some kind.

Mercedes three year warranty is not worth much when dealers are unable to solve problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 28th September, 2003

18th Oct 2003, 12:44

As a (former) V-Class driver I can, assure you that the reported problems really exist. From model-year 2000 there seems to be a new problem: Corrosion.

I have collected loads of (german) comments of unsatisfied users. In the mentioned V-Klassen-Forum, German speaking drivers can find a lot of technical help.

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2001 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Ambiente 2.2 cdi

Summary:

Buy one if you want a Mercedes, but do not expect Mercedes car quality

Faults:

On occasion the car refuses to start, it has been established that it is something to do with the automatic transmission, but a permanent cure has not been forthcoming.

General Comments:

The car is a van, a luxurious van, but a van nevertheless.

It has an enormous turning circle, making life difficult in tight parking spaces.

It is only the Mercedes badge that makes it the price it is.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 27th May, 2003

19th Dec 2003, 04:24

V Class 2.2 cdi Ambieanti purchased from new August 99 and now on 300k mileage. Look out for drive shafts at 200k (cost £600.00) and replacement injectors at 250k (cost £2,000.00) Only other faults have been in the heating system and having to have the condenser on the climatic control replaced. Quentin.