1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 300TE review from UK and Ireland
"No car is made this good any more"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear suspension self leveling not at right height.
Rear electric window winder switch failed.
Air conditioning leaking gas, no gets less cool through the summer.
Rear wiper motor needed unjamming.
Leaks a little oil from somewhere in the engine bay.
Eats rear tires more than I expected - maybe that is my driving!
General comments?
The 3.0 liter 12v straight six gives nearly 190bhp and even given its weight and age, will rarely kick down to 1st. But when it does it takes all the passengers by shock!
Given its weight, handles very well.
Load capacity is huge. A 2 meter tall pine cabinet went in no problem.
7 Seater design miles better than current MP-Vs.
Built like a tank, and has very little body rust after 14 years of British weather.
Even though it does not have airbags, I pity anyone I hit in this. I have an A-Class Mercedes too and this has 4 airbags, but it is not built to the same standard as the 300TE.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W124 |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2003 |