Onthe contrary, even the worst E-Class generations are still admirably reliable when maintained regularly and can last very long. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability and Longevity. The first E-Class to
Mercedesdescribes the B-Class as a compact sports tourer, but in reality it’s as close as you’ll get to a conventional people carrier from the German firm. It’s also not cheap to buy new, but strong reliability means it’s a dependable choice as a used purchase. In mid-2008 it was facelifted with sharper looks, an improved interiorFrom2006, the A Class moved to a CVT transmission which is also used on the Mercedes B Class. These transmissions are more reliable than the automatic transmissions used in earlier models. The most common problems with the A Class and B Class CVT transmissions are valve body issues and belt failure.