1985 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250 D review from Netherlands
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The heater control was replaced.
The sunroof motor got replaced.
New front brake disc's and pads every 25000 km.
New hardy-clutch every 50.000 km.
Frequent power window failures.
Windscreen wiper is weak point.
The power locks failed regularly.
Rust is the biggest enemy of this car, especially years 85 - 88.
General comments?
The MB W-124 series is one of the best cars on the street, today still.
Best buys are 89 - 94 models.
Beware of rust.
Great cruiser, smooth ride, great mileage.
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| Engineered to go the distance, reliable and easy to fix |
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| A well engineered car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L. diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 470000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2004 |