Should I buy a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor with 83,000 miles on the clock ok to buy ?

Brian Soughley (Dublin)

Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Brian,

Yes, but only if you get it checked very, very carefully. This was the model of E-Class that gave Mercedes a serious warranty headache and almost single-handedly undermined the brand's reputation for quality. Most of the problems (chiefly electrical issues) should have been ironed out by now but check to make sure all the various systems work properly and if it doesn't come with a phone-book's worth of service stamps and receipts, walk away.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe