Mercedes-Benz 190 Saloon (1983-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You are paying for the shiny badge, can't say much more than that.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you go to a Merc dealer, yes very expensive, but go to someone like Euro parts, and can cost just as much as a standard run of the mill Ford etc.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Wallows a bit around corners, but very solid.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Just bought a c180 and I think it would leave it standing, but ok for year it was built.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had mine 5 years and never let me down.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The badge says it all.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent, very comfortable and quiet on a long journey.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had to put my own alarm on it, but apart from windows being smashed it's not too bad.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can go to my local Merc dealer for any advice or tips to do own repairs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Its got 2,005,000 miles on the clock, but the engine is still running fine. Had to replace hydraulic tapets, but not an expensive job to do, very reliable.

    Other

    Diffs are all the same on very high mileage ones, a bit knocky and whiny rubber joints on prop shaft can make it sound like it's falling apart.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes