Buying a used B-Class - what should I check?
I am interested in purchasing a used 2012 petrol manual or auto Mercedes-Benz B-Class. What do I need to lookout for and what alternative would you recommend? Annual mileage around 5000 max.
Asked on 26 February 2016 by Coppercapon
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Honest John
I think you will be disappointed with the 'quality': www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mercedes-benz/merc.../ and www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mercedes-benz/merc.../ Problem areas in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar A Toyota Verso 1.8i Valvematic Multidrive S is better: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-vers.../ and www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-vers.../
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