Should I buy a used Mercedes A-Class?

Would you recommend buying a used Mercedes A140 Classic? Registered 2002, it has 85000 miles on the odometer and is for sale for £1400.

Asked on 15 July 2016 by P1234

Answered by Honest John
Definitely not. Potentially a very deep money pit. Don't go near it. See the entry in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar
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