Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C200 Elegance 4d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A very overpriced Mondeo (but with less extras).
Costs
Expensive but reliable.
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On the road
Driving
A far too soft and bouncy ride.
Performance
Ok for a 2 litre.
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Living with it
Reliability
Reliable but rattles a bit and suffers from loose trim.
Image
Vastly overrated.
Comfort
Not a patch on my 5 series.
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Security and Service
Security
The original Merc alarm was appalling.
Service
The Head Office didn't want to know about their awful alarm.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Lots of small faults such as loose trim and an embarrassing high pitched horn.
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