USED Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (93 - 01)

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4 out of 5 stars

For Comfortable, refined and classy, but a decent workhorse, too

Against It's not as much fun to drive as a 3 Series, and it's only comfortable for four

Verdict C-Class makes a better estate car than most compact executives

Go for… The C200 Elegance - best value engine and decent specification

Avoid… The hot AMG version is too pricey, and insurance costs are steep

1. Don't worry if you hear clonks when turning the wheel. It's a sign of worn bushes in the anti-roll bars and steering joints, but they're cheap to fix
2. Unlike most compact executive-based estates, the C-Class estate is genuinely spacious and practical
3. Electrical faults aren't unknown, so make sure that all the gadgets work before you buy
4. The C180 and C200 both perform well, but we'd have the C200 given the choice
5. Go for Elegance trim, and avoid any car that doesn't have the automatic gearbox