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Mercedes-Benz Consumer Car Reviews

Dave Herbert, Essex

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 320CDI 2006

I have only owned the CLS for a few months; this car is fantastic i love everything about it, by far the best car i have ever owned. This is the 14th Merc that i have owned over the years, the last one was a W211 E-Class which i thought was great but the CLS knocks spots off it. The CLS is a very powerful beast, very smooth, a great cab, but most of all is its LOOKS, every time i get it out of the garage i just stand there looking at it (sad i know).

Submitted: 04/02/2008 10:02:57

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Beverley Gilmartin, Cheshire

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A150 ELEGANCE 2006

A well built car small on the outside but very roomy on the inside. Also easy to drive and park. I can’t fault this car. I would definitely buy another.

Submitted: 01/02/2008 08:59:13

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Eddie Downes, Lancashire

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 220CDI Manual 2002

We were promised high re-sale values, which on selling for replacement in March/April 2008 have proved false. We bought this as a final car to last through retirement, but that dream has been shattered by the very high maintenance costs. Frequent costs include several sets of injectors, several sets of suspension bushes, too many to count attempts to replace correctly the footbrake ratchet mechanism and constant tracking adjustments (probably due to road conditions) but nevertheless very costly. Not good seat support for passengers when getting a move on around bends. Good points: 50+mpg @70on motorways, 55mpg+ if you drop to 65mph on excellent cruise control. Towed caravan very well. Really nice as drivers car till you pay for servicing and take depreciation into account. 2* rating based on costs - would be 4/5 otherwise.

Submitted: 21/01/2008 16:24:22

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Dave Mc, Cheshire

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon 2007

Just changed from a C Class to E Class also from petrol to diesel. All I can say is fantastic car very comfortable and smooth which is a suppose what you get with a Mercedes complete "driveability"

Submitted: 16/01/2008 12:18:45

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Robert Edmons, Scotland

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C Class 250 2000

I always wanted one, and only if it was white in colour, it had to be the 5 cylinder version, turbo diesel with intercooler , 5 speed automatic, even the back head rests pop down via a switch, the boot (trunk to our friends in the States) pops up on the key fob function...etc, etc etc... even the washer bottle is so big it would last a Siberian Winter without needing to fill it up!!! And I was lucky and managed to get it!!! (Thanks to Clydesdale Bank in Scotland for 4 years car loan mode) in a place called Trade Sales in Slough ..near London many many MANY years ago (actually 7 years ago) and I still have it.!!!. WHY, because it is still, after all these years , ’as good as new’. We know the saying...a happy life = a happy WIFE, well I got this vehicle for my other half and pal (my wife) all these years ago, (p.s .she is still my wife and we’re still pal’s) she (and I include myself) do not want to get rid of it for any reason, why, the sound of the engine and absolutely fault free reliability (apart from a fault in the diesel glow plug relay box / system which cost just under £180 pounds to fix at an Independent just a couple of weeks ago...goodness a failure!!!) and this is all l have paid out in repairs in 7 years of trouble free motoring, then it’s worth it!. What more can I say. OK, it’s not done a lot of miles, it’s cost a set of tyres (or 2..maybe 3 until I got the alignment fixed out) but it is still fab and the underneath is still as good as new...so why change it. ...some sort of 30 year anti rust thingy, something ...whatever? Excellent vehicle and if you can get the MB Tex interior (OK, it’s the taxi spec so I am informed from a taxi aficionado) so much the better. I am lucky to have had and still have this Mercedes Benz C Class 250 TD Classic auto version and have no doubts I will have it for a wee while yet...well done MB, an absolute peach / credit to Engineering and quality.......just wish I had the £ to get the recent new one equivalent... unfortunately Mr Darling and Mr Brown tax me so much that much I can’t afford a new one and if they continue to tax me / us any more we all won’t be able to afford anything!!!!!) ...(sorry for being rather political) however, I just hope it’s as good as the old one!!!! PS... Do not tow a caravan with it (auto version)..It is not meant for this purpose unless you have shares in Saudi Arabia / Esso and B.P. including ASDA and Tesco (not forgetting Morrison’s and Sainsbury Diesel pumps all at the same time!!!l)..sure it will get you anywhere in this side of time without effort but your Visa / MasterCard will be red hot and burnt out at the end of your return journey including contributing to the ’sub prime mortgage’ thingy disaster credit squeeze ...otherwise, as a local or motorway car on its own with the family or pals, it’s perfect ... and thanks for taking the time to read my experience / ramblings and hopefully a bit of harmless silly fun with this other pal of mine my C250!!

Submitted: 14/01/2008 11:30:28

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Mick Jaeger, Essex

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C280 Elegance 2007

Solidly built, smooth engine, autobox likewise, great ride, the new COMAND module is superb and the Linguatronics is spot on. Oh, and the fuel consumption is surprising economical compared with the 3 litre S type this Merc replaced. The new C class at last gives the BMW 3 series some much needed competition. My only niggle is that the sliding cover on the compartment in the centre console is not colour co-ordinated for the reef grey interior - it’s black! Despite this it does exactly what it says on the tin and was very, very close to getting a 5 star rating.

Submitted: 14/01/2008 11:25:38

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Jonathan Lang, Lancashire

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 350 CDI 2007

A great car. Averaging 25MPG which aint bad for a huge car. It is VERY comfortable and the basic spec has everything you need. Ride is surprisingly sporty with very little roll for such a big car. Not as much roll as any landrover or Q7/X5. Off road handles well, with tons of safety features. The 3l diesel has bags of torque and you are never felt lacking for power. Feels the strongest engine out of all the cars mentioned above with the 3L. Basically i love it and would recommend to anyone.

Submitted: 09/01/2008 10:31:14

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Jenny Cooke, Shropshire

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon 2005

Lovely to drive, mpg outstanding, can’t fault it but reliability does let it down to be fair. Mercedes do sort it out but previous motor a subaru legacy never missed a beat never mind three electrical failured in three years on a 40 grand car just ain’t good enough. WOULD I BUY ANOTHER ONE, YES. JENNY COOKE

Submitted: 20/12/2007 09:04:44

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Dumitru Ioan Bucur, England

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon 1998

Extraordinary design, comfort, reliability, and is classically the Best of Cars so far!!! Thank You!!!

Submitted: 13/12/2007 10:57:46

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Trevor Ardies, Northern Ireland

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe 220d 2005

I have had my CLK 220d now for 2 years/18000 miles. This was my 1st contract hire and 1st diesel and I liked the torque and performance. You never forget you’re in a diesel until you’re up to cruising speed, but with excellent fuel economy between 35mpg for mixed driving and 50 on long runs its a small compromise. The car has been very reliable and I found the build quality very good, no rattles of squeaks. I only had two issues. The high visibibilty boot mounted brake light lense had to be replaced, TWICE!. Its made of the same plastic found in a childs water pistol which surprised me as most of the other parts felt of good quality. The other was the automatic gearbox which had a slight snatch if you put the foot down too quickly from standstill. As it was only slight and the car was on contract, I was reluctant to let a dealer near it. It never got any worse as the miles went on so I got used to it. The Artico ’leather’ may look convincing, but lacks the feel and quality of the real thing. Would I have another?, Yes.

Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:48:02

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