Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate C230K Classic 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not a cheap car, but hopefully residual value will be good.
Costs
Main dealer parts and labour not cheap, but has to be done.
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On the road
Driving
Very comfortable, fast but refined.
Performance
Smooth power, but watch the fuel gauge if you have a taste for speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Generally very good i.e. no breakdowns, but a few costly repairs at 40k miles such as exhaust manifold cracked, fuel gauge tank sensors failed and failed seals on rear diff.
Image
Very stylish, but not flash!
Comfort
Very good.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems so far.
Service
Service good, but not cheap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Fuel gauge failed. Cracked exhaust manifold.
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