Faults:

Right drive shaft had to be replaced at 91,000 km.

Wipers replaced at 90,000 km.

Battery replaced at 70,000 km.

Tyres replaced as recommended.

Spark plugs replaced at 90,000 km.

General Comments:

Great car. Fantastic value for money. Have owned the car for 5 years now, and have never had a problem. All services were done on time. Only recently had to replace the drive shaft.

I am tall, and it is spacious; lots of headroom and legroom, and with the seats folded back, the storage is fantastic.

Highly recommend you buy this brand. I think the build quality, performance and reliability is the best I have ever had.

Only other problem was the "turning radius", which I thought was terrible. Other than that, a fantastic buy.

Faults:

All five doors and the hood rusted through, and were replaced under warranty n/c.

Front driver side wheel bearing went at 77,000km; also replaced under warranty.

Front passenger window sill replaced under warranty.

Interior trim rattle above driver sun shade (easy self fix).

General Comments:

I really enjoy this car much more than I expected to. It has a solid feel to it that makes you feel safe. Road noise is quiet, the seat comfort is terrific even after hours on the road.

I recommend the panoramic roof, which really transforms the interior, letting much light in. The materials are of the highest quality, and aren't showing any signs of wear.

The fuel economy is great. I average 7.1 l/100km city hwy combined!

The autotronic transmission takes some getting used to, but delivers smooth acceleration.

My only complaint would be the limited capacity of the stereo. The clarity and imaging are great, but there is a lack of richness to the sound. It wouldn't have taken much to make it better, and it's a shame Mercedes didn't make the standard equipment better.

Faults:

Non-disclosure of vehicle sold by MB dealer as star-certified, pre-owned.

Evidence:

- Hatch wouldn't open - hinges had to be re-aligned, locks replaced and be repainted.

- Car out of alignment (toe and camber), tire outside shoulder down to 0 in less than 3,000 km.

- Bumper cracked & painted over.

- Evidence of re-painting of front end.

- Damaged inner fender, missing bolt.

- Makes a noise when turning left - needs a differential.

- Service history of transmission repairs, rear window replacement and front springs repaired not disclosed at time of purchase.

- Dealer network unreliable - will not correct issue if you purchased from a franchised location.

General Comments:

Nice car, but dealer and manufacturer difficult to deal with.

Faults:

Emergency flasher got stuck, could not turn them off. MB road assistance came, and an update of the on-board computer resolve the problem.

Otherwise all is good and it looks like it will stay this way for a long time (good quality).

General Comments:

Nice handling for a car this high, The room inside is amazing for the footprint.