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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Cool , smooth , worked hard to be able to afford it .

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Very proud for me.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - so much better shape than the new 14 model.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Probably an A class or CLA.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £22,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Free sat nav which was a struggle to haggle. Great finance deal inc £100 Mercedes contribution.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I needed a diesel auto, white prestige car to drive to Italy for my daughters wedding celebrations and family holiday . The Mercedes doubled as a bridesmaid car , and was sporty looking enough whikst being practical.

    What was the dealer like?

    Really good in terms of service offered, getting the car from another dealer 150 miles away . Even drove the car to my home , for me to drive back to the dealer as a proper road test opportunity.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Omg - really good in traffic and the open road - so smooth & economical ( 51 mpg) . Love the auto box too.

    What's it like to park?

    Tricky parking sensors don't bleep until the lights go red . still getting used to it .

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot swallowed up 2 fullsize suitcases, 3 hand luggage - I really didn't believe it would.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto & the acceleration power , cruise control so useful too. Most useful is the Sat Nav.