Mercedes-Benz C180 Estate 2012

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Kilometres travelled - More than 100,000 km
Do you buy this car new or used? - Used, purchased in 2019
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs) - $17,000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?

No real needs just wanted to update

What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.

Being a German estate it looked good plus it was a smaller 1.8 compared to my old 2.6 Mercedes also a bluetech engine so very economical

What have you discovered since owning the car?

Well had I done due diligence on the engine I would not have bought it for the reason of cam shaft adjusters having problems with a range of issues and timing issues as well this is on the mb m271evo engine

What do you like/dislike about the car?

For an estate it handles very well but long bonnet made to accommodate up to a v8 I have the 4 . it is economical 7 liters per 100 KS easy, drive hard and I mean hard and no not economical but fun, 7speed g tronic auto is superb better than any cvt .steering ,nice feedback a pleasure smooth car made to chew up the autobahn but not bad for our roads either

Like any Mercedes-Benz servicing on time every time is mandatory or earlier with the absolute correct oils and fluids you really do need to get on the web and do your homework get it wrong and you will pay dearly, older merks Like my 92 260e you could get away with it not these newer models, thay are rewarding cars to drive but need tlc

Star ratings:

  • Reliability - 3/5
  • Features/technology - 4/5
  • Performance/economy - 4/5
  • Value for money - 3/5
  • Overall rating - 3/5

Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?

No

Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?

Want get a Toyota hybrid that runs on 91 as apposed to having to use 96 all the time a must with the Mercedes