2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance review from UK and Ireland
"Not Mercedes quality, ride too harsh, expensive running costs, clever design"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear radius arms failed - replaced free and outside warranty!
Front roll bars needed replacing at 45000.
Front disks needed replacing at 45000.
Air-con temp control failed at 40000.
Boot door trim never fitted properly.
General comments?
I have owned three Mercedes before this A-Class; a 190 and two 300TE's. All of them fantastic. However the A-Class may be a classic in the making with its design, but it certainly does not have Mercedes build quality of the others. I reckon past 1993-6 Mercedes are now the same quality as 'the rest'.
The ride is way too harsh. OK on motorways, but country lanes and the general poor condition of UK A-roads leaves one's fillings loose.
The seats are too hard, and given the hard ride, a numb bum is quick to gain in around 40 miles.
The car gets through tires very quickly. Expect 5-10000 less miles compared other same class of car.
Very good in snow and ice.
Superb flexibility. Is a van with rear seats out.
Looks amazing, but avoid our black paint - scratches too easily.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 CDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2003 |