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shutter, North East
DIESEL ESTATE (2001 - 2004)
C200 CDI Avantgarde 5dr
PROS: This car is stunning to drive and handles very nicely, especially if your looking to...
CONS: Fuel efficiency if petrol forget it, the handbrakes a pain, well its a foot pedal... more

GoldMercMan, South East
SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C240 Elegance 4dr Auto
PROS: Good looking, quiet, smooth, comfortable - the perfect compact exec saloon...
CONS: Very thirsty, and things will go wrong with it.... more

andrewwib, West Midlands
ESTATE (1996 - 2001)
C200 Elegance 5dr
PROS: Very comfortable load lugger, kids happy in back seats, no car sickness. Look smart, reasonably...
CONS: Some rust around wheel arches and tailgate catch.... more

stemma, East Anglia
SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C180 Avantgarde 4dr
PROS: A good comfy ride,well kitted out and reasonably swift bearing in mind its not supercharged....
CONS: Handbrake takes some getting used to with the manual box.... more

peg.leg@clear.net.nz, International
SALOON (1993 - 2000)
C280 Sport 4dr Tip Auto
PROS: good power smoth quite...
CONS: may be bit fuel hungrey... more

Charlieboy1, North West
DIESEL SALOON (2004 - )
C220 CDI Avantgarde SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Badge...
CONS: Noisy, like driving an old taxi (when not on motorway), dreadful fuel economy 26.6 urban!... more

Kimbo, Scotland
DIESEL SPORT COUPE (2004 - )
C220 CDI Evo Panorama SE 3dr Auto
PROS: Quality leather trim and performance with economy. Very quick when pushed yet superb on long...
CONS: Being a coupe access into back slightly awkward and boot not able to take golf... more

MUNRO12, Scotland
SALOON (1993 - 2000)
C180 Elegance 4dr Auto
PROS: FANTASTIC CAR, EVEN AT 12 YEARS OLD STILL DRIVES LIKE A NEW CAR, IN SILVER...
CONS: WITH THE COST OF FUEL RISING, A DIESEL MAY HAVE BEEN A BETTER OPTION. ONLY... more

GEOFF, East Midlands
DIESEL SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C270 CDI Classic 4dr Auto
PROS: 42 - 47 MPG ECONOMY RELIABILITY DURABILITY RETAINED VALUE...
CONS: COST OF PARTS (BUT SHOULD NOT NEED ANY). TAKES ABOUT 30 MILES TO GET THE ENGINE... more

steved, Wales
DIESEL SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C220 CDI Classic SE 4dr
PROS: very good fuel consumption,six gears ,easy get 55mpg on a run,45 mpg round town...
CONS: boot slightly too small and rear seats fixed position... more

dewar, West Midlands
DIESEL ESTATE (2001 - 2004)
C270 CDI Elegance SE 5dr
PROS: performance,fuel economy....
CONS: insurance factor.... more

DOUG COBURN, North West
DIESEL SALOON (2004 - )
C220 CDI Classic SE 4dr
PROS: NICE BADGE...
CONS: APPALLING FUEL CONSUMPTION HIDEOUS TURBO LAG STEERING PULL TO LEFT... more

hornpipe, South West
DIESEL ESTATE (1996 - 2001)
C220 CDi Classic 5dr Tip Auto
PROS: Great fuel consumption & comfort,not expensive to service or repair (at independents), reliable and cheap...
CONS: Bit plain and low on equipment.... more

markwillows, Wales
SALOON (1993 - 2000)
C220 Elegance 4dr Auto
PROS: Solid German build quality, comfortable, quiet, very reliable, good range of engines/trim levels,...
CONS: Expensive when things go wrong, rear leg room not good, base models are very basic,... more

Helen, North West
SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C200K Avantgarde 4dr
PROS: An excellent drive and nice looking car....
CONS: Parking brake sometimes sticks.... more