1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class advantgarde review from UK and Ireland
"Will NEVER buy a Mercedes again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Thought we had bought a good car when we bought our first A class/ Mercedes. We had the car two months when we returned it to the garage we bought the car. The car would not select gears. thanks to the garage it was fixed free of charge. Then as the car reached approx 60,000 miles the engine just died. The car had to be left in to the main Mercedes Dealer in Belfast.
To my amazement it was the fuel sensor, which cost me a staggering £917.00 to repair.
When we got the car back from the garage it was discovered that the rear spring had broken, this was repaired at a local garage and not the dealer. now the car has reached 80,000 the airflow meter is causing problems and the car stops at junctions. stay away from a class cars unless you want high repair bills.
General comments?
1. The car is a poor effort from Mercedes
2. Not bad to drive on motorways
3. Seats very squeaky.
Search for New and Used Mercedes-Benz A-Classs available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
|
| A fashionable liability. |
|
| 1998 - A-Class Elegance 1.7 CDI A stylish, practical, Mercedes wannabe |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | A160 Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz A-Class |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2005 |