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Are you having problems with your 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
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If it’s not getting hot it’s probably got a leak somewhere, and that shouldn’t be expensive to fix, but if it is getting hot it could be a leaking head gasket and fixing that could set you back quite a few bucks.
With a limited budget like yours I would suggest to go for a car with a good reliability record. While the Mercedes-Benz is a good car you are likely to be facing an expensive repair if anything should go wrong. Consider a Mitsubishi 380 or a Toyota Camry of around 2000-2003.
For me, your best choice would be a Mercedes-Benz GLA (above left). It is the SUV of the baby Benz range, with good space and comfort, the space, safety and seats you need with a hatch to get access to the boot. It definitely gets The Tick from me.