2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 K review from North America
"Fun car to drive but very expensive to keep up"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All electrical problems.
Voltage regulator went out at 32k.
All below at 54 to 57k:
Driver window motor bad.
Passenger head rest stuck.
Driver door lock won't open by keyless remote.
Brake light sticks.
Passengers head rest will not go down.
Alarm goes off for no reason.
Alarm horn needs to be replaced.
Pulsating brakes.
Oil fill cap impossible to remove without wrench.
Car has depreciated 10k in less than 2 years.
Mileage not great around town.
General comments?
The car's electricals are not great, I seem to have an ongoing problem with this. The drive train is built well. Performance is excellent for a 4 cylinder motor. I can take most 6 cylinder cars with no problem.
Handles good. You have to be very careful as the visibility out the back and sides is not good. Also when parking, it is easy to hit the curb with your rims.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2009 |