Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Retains its value well.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    £1400 for a new clutch, and dealers say 65,000 is about right for an Auto clutch that is controlled by the car!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sticks to the road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite quick for a diesel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    auto clutch seems to fail around 60,000 miles and MB don't see a problem with this, and it is never right again after fix!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    looks good

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not good when you have broken ribs!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never tested.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    went in to main dealer in watford for a 2 day job to replace clutch, 7 days later and still no car, constantly ring to find out where it is and told we will call you back, days go by and no call. will never buy a merc again piss poor service!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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