Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 96-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic car with great residuals.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Worst than expected MPG for a diesel (32mpg at best).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It won't set you world alight, but it's a comfortable and responsive drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a heavy ol' diesel it's very good.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    So far so good.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's more of a Liz Hurley than a Sharon Stone.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfy - your very own gentleman's club on wheels.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I've still got it, so it can't be that bad.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I've used 2 dealers - one was good, the other was poor.

  • 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