1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A190 Elegance review from UK and Ireland
"A good car for 10,000ukp, a bad car for 20,000ukp"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rusty wheel nuts.
Leaking door seals.
ECU fault.
Driver's window failed.
Vibration at most speeds.
Rattles on the dashboard.
New tyres at 10k.
General comments?
Cost 20465 in January. Offered 12500 in September.
Poor dealer service.
Loads of space for a small car, very safe, very hard ride.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz A140 Elegance |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2000 |