Mercedes-Benz A-Class A140 Avantgarde 5d (98) (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Badge and image, but same as most cars really.
Costs
You need cash to keep it fettled.
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On the road
Driving
Nice to drive. view of road commanding.
Performance
Ok. Toyota's 1.3 Yaris is a more refined engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Trailing bushes u/s, full sunroof (£1200), petrol smell, new driver's seat, seatbelt and rattles.
Image
It's an illusion and clever marketing.
Comfort
Good for a small car.
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Security and Service
Security
Good alarm system, but read up how to realign it.
Service
Needs real world fixed price servicing. £380 get real Mercedes.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bad petrol smell to sort. Moist around the injector.
Other
Trailing bushes (another design fault), driver's seat (known weakness) and seatbelt in rear.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No