2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 160 Avantgarde review from UK and Ireland
"High on price, low on comfort, too many niggly little faults, but still a fun car to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel gauge faulty on delivery : dealer replaced, no charge.
Driver's seat creaked very badly : after several attempts to repair, dealer replaced, no charge.
Whilst in dealership, front wing scratched : dealer re-sprayed to my total satisfaction, no charge.
When next in for service (soon), I will also ask dealer to check "clunky" steering and rear brakes which stick on when parked overnight, releasing with a jerk as I drive off.
General comments?
The car is fun to drive, performs well and is economical.
However, the seats still creak a little, they are too firm and the suspension is harsh : unexpectedly, the car is best on the motorway rather than country lanes and urban roads.
I did not buy a Merc. to ride on "cart springs" and to realize after a few weeks that there is not even a light in the boot space!
Basically, this should be a superb small car, but it is actually overpriced for the quality and comfort you get : I was happy to pay the Mercedes price premium, but now feel to have been short-changed...it will have to improve if I am to purchase another.
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| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Premacy |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2002 |