Mercedes-Benz C-Class SC 01-

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?

  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    At over £20,000 it's quite steep for what is basically a three door hatch. The three pointed star has a premium!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Everything's been covered by three year warranty. Insurance is not too bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Optional Evolution package improves the ride and handling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very smooth and refined. Cruises very well in sixth gear.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It has been in the dealers on 8 seperate occasions in 17 months. Towed away three times. New gearbox fitted at 2000 miles. Rear seat trim constantly coming away from the seat. Need I say any more?

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks sweet. I still can't find anything else that looks this good foe the money. Optional Evo wheels finish it off a treat.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay in the front, but cramped in the rear wiand it only has two rear seatbelts. No good if you've three kids.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard fit immobiliser and alarm but no deadlocks?

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mercedes Benz seem to cover every fault under warranty.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Continual problems with electronics shutting the car's power down due to problems with engine air flow sensors. Not impressed as it's now happened 4 times and it's still not sorted out.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No