My first car - a Mercedes-Benz?

I am looking to buy a Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 Diesel Coupe for my first car. Can anyone let me know if they are a good car, and are there any key faults/features that I should look out for?

Asked on 17 December 2012 by glenboll

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
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