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2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class reviews

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Tracey Edwards, England

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B170 2006

4 star review

Having driven a lot of different cars over the years, including nice 2ltr Mercedes CLK Convertibles, I have to say that this is a nice practical family car. The high roof provides great access to car child seats, without you having to break your back. It does however sound like it needs another gear adding, but it’s economical, really roomy inside and lots of room in the boot. At 1.7 engine it was never going to be great off the starting line, but it does the job. I’ve had this car for 4 years without any major problem, though the engine management light has just come on and I’ve experienced some juddering, so I’m expecting a fair sized bill from Mercedes!

Submitted: 05/12/2011 10:26:50

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Dennis Studd, Buckinghamshire

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B170 2006

4 star review

I bought a 3yr old 170 auto with 36K on the clock; only troubles in so far (12K miles) were self caused. I tried to replace a headlamp bulb - don’t ever try it. It’s pretty near impossible unless you are a mechanic. Other than that, I found it excellent. I’ve been driving for over 45 years and have driven most ’normal’ cars up to 7.5 ton trucks (no Lambos or Ferraris). The auto box is marvellous and you really can play tunes on it - even in city mode. Switch it to sport mode and it’s like a different car; not a sports car but pretty quick for an auto MPV. I load it up and treat it like a van with no probs - I even put a Halfords roof rack on to carry timber, and it’s taken 12 x25Kg sacks of sand easily. It is petrol, so it’s a bit thirsty - it struggles to better 40mpg on a long run - especially with a load. I don’t find it underpowered, but I guess the 180 might be better. By the way, although I am 68, my other car’s a Vauxhill Calibre SE7 (2L 16 valve) which I freqently drive on the limit, especially round large fast roundabouts... I live in Milton Keynes!

Submitted: 05/12/2010 12:24:24

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Alan, Durham

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B180 CDI SE SPORT 109 2006

3 star review

In my experience of the B- Class I don’t think much of it. I bought it in Nov 2007 as an ex demonstrator with only 7000 miles on the odometer. After 6 weeks of purchasing the rear brakes started making a grinding noise and I had to take it back to Mercedes and I may as well have gone to the post office about it because they would of been able to help me better. Mercedes told me if I wanted them to take a look at it out I would have to pay for it. Then in June 2009 the rear parking sensors quit working and didn’t warn me about a car behind and I ended up hitting it. Then in March 2010 the Air Con system packed up along with the heating system and radio unit. Also another really annoying thing is that you cannot turn the front airbag off which means I have to put my daughter in the middle of the rear bench along with my two other children which can be very dangerous. Apart from that the engine sounds like a tractor under any sort of acceleration which is annoying because it can be very audible throughout the cabin. Moreover for a 2.0 Turbo Diesel it is quite sluggish and it really struggles to pull our caravan. I can think of many other vehicles for half the price that would do the job better, For instance my wifes 2001 Peugeot 307 which has an airbag kill switch and has more space in the rear width wise. Also it has a 2.0 HDI 110 engine which has no problems towing the van.... I dont understand how Merc got it so wrong?

Submitted: 23/05/2010 22:15:47

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Sean H, England

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B150 2006

5 star review

An excellent, well built car. You sit high on the road and can see above other cars. In traffic this is a real bonus.

Submitted: 19/11/2007 14:54:26

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