2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon reviews

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon 280 CDI Avantgarde 2005

I bought the car January 2007 with 14000 miles on the clock (now 39000). Since then I have had nothing but bother with it. Repairs as follows: March 2007 OCP draining battery August 2007 Turbo Charger and Inlet Port Motor replaced - September 2007 Holding in gear (not repaired) - April 2008 Holding in gear (not repaired) - October 2008 Glow plugs replaced January 2009 Ball joint and O2 sensor replaced and oil leak at camshaft repaired - February 2009 Inlet Port Motor replaced - March 2009 (today): When I stopped the car after about 15 minutes the fan came on and would not go off until I re-inserted the key. The sidelights switched themselves on and the car would not start. I had to call the service engineer. It is off tomorrow to the dealer again. Since I bought the car it holds in 5th gear. I have tried kick-down, accelerating, manual but nothing helps. I just have to wait until it decides to change itself. When taken to the dealer ’Computer says No’ Re February 2009 Inlet Port Motor above I was in the process of an overtake when the power just died. I nearly had a head on with an oncoming car. I have complained both to the dealer and Mercedes with no luck. I have to say I love driving the car but the reliability leaves a lot to be desired. First and last Mercedes.