Which last longer BMW or Mercedes?
In a comparison between BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, the study shows which brand requires the most maintenance under six years of ownership, after six years and after twelve years. BMW sits in the middle with Mercedes being the most reliable, therefor the cheapest. After six years, things start to change.
What’s the starting fault on a Mercedes-Benz A160?
I have a 51 reg A160, and had a v. similar prob: always started from cold after overnight parking, but leave parked at supermarket for 10/15 mins – engine would not turn over. Walk away and return after another 15 mins – starts OK.
What’s the problem with my Mercedes-Benz Y reg A160?
My wifes y reg A160 had the same fault. Today we cannot get it to start at all, tried everything. As usual all lights come on, battery is good, key fobs ok etc. Notice there is a tick sound when key is fully wound. will book in to the garage and update on outcome. I had that kind of problem. Lights were OK, also stereo worked etc.
Can a Mercedes-Benz intermittant start at all?
Today we cannot get it to start at all, tried everything. As usual all lights come on, battery is good, key fobs ok etc. Notice there is a tick sound when key is fully wound. will book in to the garage and update on outcome. I had that kind of problem. Lights were OK, also stereo worked etc. It just didn’t start when you turned the key.
Why does my Mercedes not start in winter?
Gradually as winter came, starting issues started appearing sporadically (especially colder mornings etc.), eventually after many attempts / short while, starter comes alive on final turn. Then I had a period of a week, when I could not start the car, so investigated possible solutions with Mercedes garages and other Merc specialists.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes A140?
Mine was an A140 Classic with Manual box and it went at ~40K, along with steering rack and numerous other components. That’s TERRIBLE! Mine is automatic but is there really NOTHING I can do? I can’t believe any car, let alone a Mercedes can develop such a major problem in such a short space of time. It’s shameful on Mercedes.
Is there a problem with the A140 power steering?
Bought a 1999 A140/W168 with 87k miles and a pretty complete SH yesterday and drove it home no problems. This morning my wife drove it to a site visit. Within a couple of miles the SRS light had come on and the power steering had failed.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz class A140 cost?
Ummm in the first line of his posting it gives a big clue! Mine was an A140 Classic with Manual box and it went at ~40K, along with steering rack and numerous other components. That’s TERRIBLE! Mine is automatic but is there really NOTHING I can do?
What are the most common problems with Mercedes Benz cars?
8 Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems 1 Rust. Rust behind license plate / trunk area. 2 Engine Mounts. Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz cars are oil filled. 3 Suspension & Steering Components. Ball joint / front control arm. 4 Window Regulators. Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class. 5 AirMatic Components.