Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cost too much in Feb '99, but has now dropped.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very costly to service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice to drive. Good all round visibility.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad for a 1400cc.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Is now not running. Mercedes cant' find fault.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Has good image, but no good at the mo as in dealers.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hard and chopy ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Been broken into twice and alarm never worked.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very poor.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Stop working.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No