Mercedes Benz C Class 220 CDI Avantgarde Estate Review

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Nononsense's Review of Mercedes Benz C Class 220 CDI Avantgarde Estate

12th Oct 2005

Overall Rating

0.5 stars
  • Value for money
    0 stars
  • Length of ownership
    + 1 year
  • Performance
    2 stars
  • Reliability
    0 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2004
  • Doors
    5 (Estate)
  • Practicality
    1.5 stars
Good Points

They have thought of everything.


Bad Points

Little of it works.


General Comments

This is my second chance to evaluate the Mercedes C220 CDI Avantgarde Estate, the first car having been replaced due to re-occurring faults.

It seems that everything that could go wrong - has gone wrong with this car. Mechanical and electrical faults, minor and potentially serious.

One of the most frustrating parts of the whole episode is the dealerships' (and that of Mercedes Benz) attitude, and their insistence that 'everything is operating within spec' - despite a considerable body of evidence to the contrary.

I have returned to the showroom so many times I am thinking of letting an office there!

Mercedes aren't what they used to be - don't touch this one with a bargepole.

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Members' Comments onNononsense's Review

  • andrewlawton on 9th May 2007

    Either the previous reviewer is the most unlucky man in the world or he's barking mad. Nobody, but nobody that is sane could possibly mark any Mercedes as 0/10. His review reeks of petty foolishness. If he had a bad experience at the dealership I would suggest he tries another dealer and not rate the entire marque as junk. Every manufacturer can make a one off bad example of their car, even though quality controls should prevent this. Unfortunately some of the customers of German Manufacturers are a little too pompous to accept help when it's offered.

    I've had 6 Mercedes and as many BMWs. They're both great marques but MB have the edge currently across the range. I would dare to suggest that BMW is for those who can't afford a Merc.