220 CDi Sport

Disappointing quality

Changed to the C class from a 2006 E Class 280CDi, wanted better fuel economy and a smaller car. Bought the face lifted C because they fitted the 7 speed auto and I liked the revised interior.

However I am very disappointed with the quality of the dashboard in terms of squeaks and rattles, it was in for two days at 3000 miles to have the dashboard stripped and rebuilt, including gluing the bezels around the instruments to stop them creaking. They did a good job and now there is only one minor rattle left. However I am very disappointed in the car as a result of this poor build quality.

At 4000 miles the parking brakes started to bind and car was off road for two days again as a result, seems it was to do with a faulty spring, have a feeling it was on the foot pedal but Mercedes dealer was unwilling to discuss when I questioned them on this. I suspect this is a known issue because they knew immediately what the problem was.

Why is it that the Mercedes dealers no longer hold spares? I had the same with the E Class whenever a part is needed 9 times out of 10 they have to order them in overnight.

Will I buy another Mercedes? No way

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