Would a 2004 E-Class last me five years?

Would a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor be good for the next five years?

Gerard Maher (Dunboyne)

Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Gerard,

Sadly probably not. That generation of E-Class had a litany of build quality and reliability issues, so much so that Mercedes had to offer 10-year warranties on certain parts to keep disgruntled customers happy. If you get a good one, they're fine but it's a bit of a lottery. 

You'd probably be better going for an older model E-Class or, if you want genuine five-year solidity, do what we always recommend to those seeking reliability and buy Japanese.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe