Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Depreciation saves the day.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Main dealer labour prices make you laugh and cry.

  • On the road

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bigger engines probably more satisfying.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Pretty much faultless.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats could be much better.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good, but pre-takeover smaller MB dealer was superb.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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