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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2002 - 2009)

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reviewed by Tony Jones on 7 August 2023
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reviewed by Witold Hedinger on 2 May 2023
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reviewed by Arturas Skirzgilas on 21 September 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 17 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 5 August 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 1 May 2020
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reviewed by Stuart spicer on 6 February 2020
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reviewed by ProjectDarkStar on 13 December 2019
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reviewed by Anonymous on 24 November 2019
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reviewed by George Gilroy on 20 March 2019
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reviewed by mattg1234 on 20 May 2018
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reviewed by kevin neate on 3 August 2017
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reviewed by Will Green on 15 July 2017
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reviewed by halcyon26 on 5 November 2015
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reviewed by Kippo on 13 November 2014
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reviewed by dubdrog on 1 May 2014
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reviewed by bluemerc14 on 22 March 2014
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reviewed by G Ratcliffe on 24 January 2014
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reviewed by wilf50 on 29 November 2013
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reviewed by stonebasher on 3 March 2013
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reviewed by ronr129 on 26 January 2013
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320 CDI Elegance

reviewed by icymike on 23 February 2012
4
Overall rating
4
How it drives
4
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
4
Cost of maintenance and repairs
5
Experience at the dealership
5
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

Utterly reliable, comfortable, and excellent for long-distance driving

I bought this car with 7,000 miles on the clock, and it has now done 65,000 miles.
Apart from one collapsed front spring that cost about £300 (both were changed so that suspension was level), it has not had one single fault, not even a bulb blown.
It has had dealer servicing once or twice a year depending on mileages driven, that typically cost £250 to £400. There were a couple of bigger bills to change the transmission oil and brake fluid oil, but I would consider these routine.
The battery was changed after 6 years. Otherwise I had fitted an integrated phone cradle and system, plus heated seats, that have proved very useful and comfortable.
It has sailed through every MOT without incident; plenty of life still in the original brake pads.
I routinely achieve 41-43 mpg on long hauls across France that the car does regularly. The pleasure for me is to fill it with diesel and it will do a complete days driving on one tank of between 500 to 600 miles.
The car was recently complemented since someone thought it was new. The bodywork and paintwork are almost perfect.
A set of winter tyres and wheels was a good addition in winter driving in Europe.
I would highly recommend this car to anyone for the comfort, power, speed, economy, and prestige. My family love it too, it seats four comfortably and the huge boot takes all our luggage effortlessly.

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About this car

Price£29,324–£68,409
Road TaxJ–K
MPG19.2–39.8 mpg
Real MPG95.2%

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