2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Elegance review from UK and Ireland
"Not a quality car as advertised by Mercedes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil level sensor faulty immediately after first service at 9000 miles.
Anti roll bushes replaced at 9000 miles.
Glow plugs replaced at 9000 miles.
Oil seals at differential replaced at 12000 miles.
Glow plugs replaced at 25000 miles and 30 months old. Mercedes Benz now say that this is a serviceable item like "tires" and should be paid for when faulty. This is their way of getting around an obvious quality problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 220 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2003 |