Mercedes-Benz A-Class A170 CDI Elegance 5d ACS (98) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Value for money package when purchased secondhand.
Costs
If it's a signature used car, make sure you get an independant engineer's reports too. The Signature mark is not what it's cracked up to be!
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On the road
Driving
Firm. Steering wanders and rattles over bumps. Blind spots at front and rear, trim rattles, very low road clearance (4", if that!)
Performance
Fair fuel economy. 45-49mpg... never above that!
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Living with it
Reliability
Ok. Anti rollbar links critical, steering column rattles, grinding on front wheels whilst braking, poor contacts on window switches, starts everyday.
Image
It's a Merc - need I say more, apart from being an Easyrenta car as well.
Comfort
Fair, firm.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm has a mind of its own whilst driving.
Service
Beware when buying used especially from NORMAND Mercedes, which includes poor customer service for free.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Air conditioning pulley rattle, oil leaks from oil cooler.
Other
Generally a Merc built on a budget price - look at VW / Audi for a similar spec car.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes