1998 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance 1.6 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
The only car you'll ever need
Faults:
Nothing. A complete contrast to our previous 2 years with VW! The car has a signature warranty and 4 years breakdown cover anyway if anything should happen God willing.
General Comments:
The car has proved itself over and over again. It is surprisingly comfortable, for the four of us, has a high seating position which is not only safe but easy to put the children in their car seats and the shopping in the boot.
The dealer we purchased from was pleasant and any others we've been in contact with have been excellent too.
A number of people have asked us about it and I could have sold it umpteen times over. Pity I'm not on commission!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st December, 2000
30th May 2005, 15:10
I agree with the person who did the review and not with the one that commented. I have two A160. One has already 125000kms and nothing has gone wrong. The other one has 35000 and has nothing wrong either. These are very reliable and durable cars. At this point I am not even thinking about selling any of them.
21st Oct 2005, 14:18
My A-Class 160 is a great little car; cheap to run, and nice to drive.
21st Oct 2005, 21:01
My A-Class had 7 warranty repair jobs and a destructive engine failure before 67,000km. The W168 series had numerous engineering faults and common problems so I find it very difficult to believe anyone could drive one for over 5 years and have no problems whatsoever.
8th Dec 2007, 12:43
Well, I am the person who did the second comment two years ago. I still have both A-160s. One has 63,000kms and not a single problem, and the other one has 170,000kms and I haven't even changed the battery; just wiper rubbers and light bulbs (few) by the way. I drive at maximum speed with the same ease as when it was new. Nothing sounds unadjusted. It is a great car, as durable and dependable as the best.
3rd Jul 2009, 00:58
I have an A160 with 201,000kms in the clock and I have never experienced a problem. It is an amazing car. A joy to drive, and I can completely rely on it. It is actually still on the original battery! This is the most reliable car I have owned.
Cheers.
30th Jan 2002, 03:06
Personally I think you are on commission, this sounds like you may work for MB? If not, you must own the one good car in a million A-class'es.
The A-Class is a crappy little car, no leg room, always going wrong, my grandad has a Robin Reliant, I'm thinking of getting one as it's more reliable than my A-class!
From a very disgruntled MB owner.