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Mercedes Benz 129 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Mercedes Benz 129 since 1991. The 1995 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Worst year
1995
Model years
1991-1999

Mercedes Benz 129 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz 129 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz 129 years

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Mercedes Benz 129 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199119931994199519971999

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Most common Mercedes Benz 129 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Mercedes Benz 129 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-1Engine00
1997-1Visibility00
1995-2Electrical00
1994-1Electrical00
1993-1Electrical00
1991-1Airbags00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz 129

What years of the Mercedes Benz 129 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 129 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 129?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 129?

Electrical, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and visibility (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 129 have?

No recalls on record.

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