Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1999 - 2005) S500 4d Auto (02) Owner Review

S500 4d Auto (02)
Mercedes-Benz 1999 S-Class

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In their own words

A relatively cheap car to buy secondhand but that’s because it’ll leave you penniless when you have to repair it. It’s a complex car with many expensive parts that don’t become any cheaper as the car gets older. Things like the ABC suspension and duovalve for the climate control are really dear.

How reliable do you find the car?

Avoid models with the Active Body Control. It’s viciously expensive to fix.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Does not have the superlative feel of the w126 S class.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Meets Expectations: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Mushtaque Ali doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased June 2018
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 100,000 miles
  • Average MPG 18 mpg