Richard Hammond Reviews the 2001 Mercedes C200 Review

[@o.portista]

Uncle use to drive this all the time, last year he decided to give it to me. Literally a legend of the car

[@chriscross6806]

my dad drives one daily now, hopefully itll pass down to me too! hahaha

[@hrsjageryt6153]

I hate German specs for small not so important reasons.. But my mum has 1 and i drove it thr other day .. pretty fricken hood for such an old car

[@haroldmagampa5186]

so how is the fuel economy?

[@Carandtechlover]

​​@@haroldmagampa5186y aunt got one and It isnt really good

[@michieljohnson6707]

Good questioned ​@@haroldmagampa5186

[@JustStef018]

I am a proud owner of 2001 Mercedes-Benz C class coupe. Looking forward to buying cars from this manufacturer 'till the end of my days. Comfortable, yet aggressive when it needs to be.

[@rohitghadi7135]

I'm 17 now ...Im thinking of buying this when I'll b 24, is this car worth? I knw it is outdated, but i do like old cars

[@goldengamingducks_be5788]

@@rohitghadi7135its more then worth it fam! Its a flying machine! And the motor's are strong af!

[@derwolf200]

@@rohitghadi7135 If you take the facelift model, you'll be fine with it. ;D It is actually quite cheap even today, getting good ones for way under 5.000 bucks.

[@nikolatasic7753]

@@derwolf200 bought mine 2 years ago... 2004 c200 cdi sport coupe restyle... will drive it till the end.. PS. maintenance is not expansive AT ALL, if u go for aftermarket parts... no need for OEM

[@user-ie6jr4bg1w]

Rohit Ghadi hi mate, just bought this car myself, i got the turbo version. It’s really quick for the age of the car and it’s very comfortable

[@BR4IN1N4J4R]

As of yesterday, just bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280. So far, very happy

[@h214suiiii]

Eat Properly their actually pretty good cars 😪

[@Frang14998]

2006 is a good year. How has your car held up?

[@BR4IN1N4J4R]

It gets me from A to B

[@Frang14998]

@@BR4IN1N4J4R I take it that you have had several problems with it but can still keep driving?

[@BR4IN1N4J4R]

Parts are expensive, and it occasionally chugs when idling and there's a check engine light I can't diagnose. Minor setbacks

[@terp8373]

I still have my '07 C350, with 128K. I've had to do very little to it in the way of repairs, and it's been remarkably reliable and still drives like new. I've rather bonded with it and can't imagine not having it. Feels like it will go for several more years.

[@Anonymousxxiiii]

I drive the 2004 c200 automatic with full leather. Very comfortable, nippy, so far reliable and very very economical on petrol. All the things you need in a car to be a happy driver.😎👍

[@ginovanderweijden6839]

I agee but economic with fuel come on🤣🤣🤣

[@Anonymousxxiiii]

@ginovanderweijden6839 Anything can be uneconomical if you drive it hard like a f*** head. Not only that, but you just put unnecessary wear on the engine. I have so far moved on to an e200 kompressor, which has LPG. I can get 650-700 mile rang on 116 bucks compared to 400 miles for 110. Half my range on petrol. So, it's pretty economical. Not to mention how comfortable it is to drive. 🙂

[@user-sk9ei3bt1o]

Wow, type this cars number plate into car checker and its stolen! LOL!!! Got stolen in 2010-2011 and hasent been recovered since!!

[@Viccobalta]

Buk Lau which car checker can you use to do this?

[@spitfire2504]

+Buk Lau They use stolen or canceled plates for testing and reviewing a car what isn't a brand new :)

[@lcpd26]

Artecko it got stolen in 2010-2011 not when it was filmed so

[@martf8014]

lol no they don't ya plum

[@rosspannella4809]

No way this is awesome information haha

[@stevied3006]

I have a 2001 silver CLK320 with 58000 kilometres on it in outstanding condition and I love it. These are such beautiful cars. Had it four years. My wife talks about the $$ it will cost in future but if you have a passion for something you will put money into it. I bought it for $12k AUD - it was A$130k new so less than a tenth of its new value. A lot of people don't get it but for those of us who have this love for these cars, you know what I'm talking about. I had the seal problem which cost $$ as it sat barely used for 18 years but I love it. Thanks for the video Clint and best of luck with it. I hope you get a lot of joy from it.

[@SurelyRaffa]

"Rare Footage Of Richard Hammond Not Crashing" Yes, KZbin algorithm bring me here.... 7 years later

[@loopedmess]

Haven't seen a left turn so far....

[@YUSKHAN]

I remember watching this episode on men and motors on sky in 2001

[@ammarashrafammir10]

Just love my Kompressor C200.. Its fastttt..

[@ذهبمعالريح-ش5ر]

لسه السیارة عندك باقي

[@Megadriver]

Love my W203. Richard should have tested the facelift model. Cause the pre-facelift ones aren't as good.

[@the8419]

For sure

[@bonofrancou2]

He tested the Elegance version, the Avantgarde has much better bumpers

[@mcearl8073]

Megadriver what year did the facelift occur and what's all different?

[@bonofrancou2]

billy mccabe it happend in 2004, they gave the car new bumpers, crystal lights instead of the foggy ones and the interior changed also

[@Megadriver]

Sorry for absurdly late reply. Google is a scumbag! The facelift ones came out in 2004. New bumpers, new lights, more modern look, new modern interior, more power, fiber optics in multimedia system, round dials, all of the pre-facelift issues resolved. Pre-facelift ones rusted, the valeo radiators on the automatic would leak coolant into the hydraulic oil, leading to gearbox failure. Head gasket oil leak into engine wiring loom and solenoids, leading to ECU and MAF sensor damage. Bad SAMs. All kinds of electrical problems, replacement SAM required. Balancing shaft would crack. All of these issues were resolved with the facelift. Always buy a facelift Mercedes!

[@n3ssaya972]

"Built better than your house." Well, my house isn't rusty...

[@Mercedes_Benz_Bros.]

N3ssaya u do know it goes down to maintenance , if you don't keep it cleaned and let the dirt gather underneath the arches, it will rust like any other car. I wash my CLK and clean the arches every week and hasn't got a spot of rust anywhere.

[@sniff1197]

i get what you mean, that eco-paint is really shitty. But the paint doesnt affect the build quality

[@fcukmegently]

N3ssaya... It's matter of good care; keep them clean and they don't rust.

[@fcukmegently]

@@Mercedes_Benz_Bros. Agree... (1999 C208 230)

[@samurboi8007]

Mine isnt rusty ahha

[@IceMan-il7dx]

My C180 is old & gutless. Yet despite the wet & icy climate here it hasn't rusted. She just works & works on. Vs newer Korean cars there's no question. So likely I'll never sell....unless an E500 pops up!

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

Yea the e class is the one car I would trade my c240 for, or maybe an sl

[@lyndon8488]

I love my c class. richard hammond ur the best

[@dmer-zy3rb]

gorgeous, timeless design

[@Ze_Hans]

Boring af

[@alexruinaimperii2974]

Still have my W203, built in 2005, from my Grandpa. Rustfree, reliable and a great Car. As well as his W201 from 86'

[@AlexanderUK1990]

It's quite amusing looking back at these videos. That car is 15 years old now and the majority of the one's I see are private taxis all beaten up dirty

[@alirezazadeh]

+AlexanderUK1990 yup!!!!!!!! i have one lol

[@niclasandaima]

I got one too :D An its so gorgeous!

[@Eskah.Mof0]

AlexanderUK1990 meto

[@geoffdundee]

AlexanderUK1990...............some may be beat up and early models will be rusty but they are still on the road - this cant be said for the majority of any other 15 yr old car..........i have a 2007 model (the last year this shape of c class was made - w203) and it looks brand new,drives perfect and has zero rust........my only gripe is the seats are shit for long journeys

[@dianneys4887]

Mine is still lovely!

[@ntokozohlatshwayo165]

Currently driving the 2004 model, great car

[@ArniesTech]

2005 W203 C180 Kompressor and I love it 🙏

[@Mashmarriner69]

The fact Mercedes don't do the bonnet emblem anymore. Makes me so sad.

[@tcaudiobooks737]

They do, it's just that Mercedes-Benz UK being the twats they are don't offer it for the UK market (except on the S-Class). www.mercedes-benz.co.za/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/models/e-class/saloon-w213-fl/design/equipment-lines/_jcr_content/swipeableteaserbox/par/swipeableteaser_126394349/asset.MQ6.0.20200717101854.jpeg

[@Mashmarriner69]

@@tcaudiobooks737 that looks a million times better.

[@Fishfingers232]

Dam Hammond has reviewed the W203 C-class like in three separate videos.

[@kurumaninjas5068]

Am I the only one that noticed the w201 at 0:47

[@dayuntoday]

Godfather 😁

[@leylandlynxvlog]

Yes, I had to click your link and look for it lol.

[@adriancernat4372]

I have one exactly like that!!!

[@josephmorris1475]

Sure it wasn't w124

[@michaelodowd4347]

Richard is a great guy to listen to about cars. A nice guy. It’d be great to see Richard do some refresher videos maybe on new projects. Rebuild a Solihull built discovery 2 TD5 maybe. Ps I have a Mercedes c180 and a Discovery 2td5 I’d love to rebuild. Any help where to source genuine new parts.

[@BEUSA42]

Good heavy quality C class this was Engines are good and interior is good quality suspension handles good This is very first baby Benz replacing 190E W201/202/ and 203 Best one is 2006 3.2 V6

[@semird615]

Rust buckets,but the redesigned models from 2005 and on were sweet. But I still feel that the contemporary a4 and 3 series held up better looks wise.

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

The a4 and 3 series look sooooo bland in today's world, the c class looks less like a diesel taxi than the other 2 imo

[@ferreday1]

No one has ever reviewed the c class kompressor correctly I don't think they knew what a kompressor meant ,drive one of these and fire up that kompressor feel your back hit the seat and the mph suddenly shoot up putting it coarsely it goes like shit off a shovel,oh In case you didn't know kompressor is German for supercharger

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

feel your back hit the seat going 0-60mph in 10secs.... haha

[@ferreday1]

+Art Vandelay try 5 seconds used a timer three times you have to reset the gear box also you can use your gear box to go manual which is more fun hence what I said about a bad review of this car it is a fast car

[@OhFishyFish]

10 seconds to 60 doesn't really go like "shit off a shovel", unless you're used to driving 1.1 3-cylinder shopping carts.

[@ferreday1]

+OhFishyFish do I have to repeat myself once again the gears are on factory settings you can reset the gear box which greatly improves acceleration if you have one of these cars which I doubt reset gearbox ,I've timed the acceleration three times with witnesses now please don't make me type this again read all of the comments duh.

[@ferreday1]

do or have you ever owned one if so do you know how to remove the factory settings of the gears the factory settings presume you are a slow driver if you do not believe this look it up after the reset the improvement in performance is incredible

[@hotlunch4415]

Best looking C class designed by the man that made Mercedes great, but quality was dog shit by then. Also cramped inside.

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

To be fair it is a compact car and the seat room is almost comparable with a midsize so I'd say they did their best

[@abidur.chowdhury]

My dad had a y reg, 2001 v C180 avantgarde in silver with a manual transmission, brilliant car that was, did 175k before he sold it and almost 195k before it was scrapped :(

[@alanrabbitte2123]

They will do alot more miles than that if minded

[@luxolondzandzeka5030]

Hi there...i 200 c-Class kompressor and it got some dantes and now it's time to clean it,I wanna know the affordable place...i live in JHB. THANK YOU

[@aridikolli2173]

Hello I have a mercedes 203 200 Diesel But its rmps cant go over 3000 What can i do ? Thank you in advance

[@3GSDANIEL]

You probably need a new turbo

[@Slimecrazy234]

The overhyping of Mercedes quality is laughably evident in this video, looking back now, that C-class generation in particular was awful for quality. Better built than a house? A shack maybe.

[@Slimecrazy234]

Jon Zak Except the interior of this particular C-class is widely regarded as one of Merc's worst, hard plastics, poor fit finish, awkward design

[@mahmoudsaeed9464]

Slimecrazy234 LOL

[@seilakvoateyly7286]

n z77Z,z

[@donkgated8074]

Slimecrazy234 Hindsight is always 20/20. There's absolutely no way in 2001 the Hamster or anyone else could've known the cost-cutting regime (and dodgy suppliers) would result in such a drop in quality and reliability. Up until 1990s Mercedes constantly topped reliability and customer satisfaction surveys, so history back then dictated any Mercedes was built to last for decades, and that's no overhype.

[@the8419]

When this was filmed, the w203 obviously just came out. They were junk up until the facelift in 2005. They introduced the m272 engine and both the interior and exterior were much improved. reliability improved a lot. ALMOST EVERY INTERIOR MATERIAL USED WAS SOFT TOUCH IN THE FACELIFT W203. It actually feels better built than the w204, which felt very cheap before the 2012 facelift. The w204 just doesn't have the"Benz feel" although it's probably more durable and reliable than its predecessors.

[@TheAlien1974]

probably in albania lol

[@johnnyjohnson8928]

We used to have a lot of old Mercedes, but now they have largely been replaced by other cars. The only Mercedes I see now are from the year 2004 or newer.

[@zeldous1915]

Bruh

[@AgentFoxMulder1972]

I am willing to buy a w203 1.8 kompressor or a 320 6 cylinder petrol both automatic. What would you raccommend? Thank you

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

If you have the c240 where you're at I'd go for that. I'm on my second one and it runs with no issues at 190k miles. If you're not rough with the interior it actually hold up really well and the back seats are actually really plush. It's also the quietest of the bunch and it's not quick but it will easily go way over the speed limit and handle it well

[@AgentFoxMulder1972]

@@tati-anaroseee4316 at the end i bought a c320. It Is good, only things i do not like Is the steeri g stiffer than i expected .... I want the steering to be lighter as i have a disability

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

@@AgentFoxMulder1972 yea all w203 have stiff steering bc they wanted it to feel more sporty but if you like light steering then this c class won't handle to your taste

[@AgentFoxMulder1972]

@@tati-anaroseee4316 so there Is nothing i can do, maybe swapping steering rack or punp with newer model?

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

@@AgentFoxMulder1972 I doubt it would fit properly plus modifying a Mercedes is always gonna be kinda sketchy... Only thing you can really do is drive and get used to it. Personally I love that it's firm and it's one of the reasons I bought mine so quick. Another thing you could try is lighter tires and wheels, makes it a tiny bit easier

[@Fatkidlovecake]

I have a 2002 c200 kompressor imported from Japan love it but can't till the difference between 2001-2002 I actually think the 2001 is better

[@bushmaster1740]

I have a C class wagon as my beater, it's a great car.

[@elmito2810]

@RichJW a car to do the daily stuff

[@elmito2810]

@RichJW i guess not, but if you want it to beat meat, you probably can too

[@georgeb5262]

Did you got any reliability issues? Did it have the petrol engine?

[@rifaiabdulgani5088]

23:52 WIB, 2 Februari 2021

[@alfianmuhammad1335]

gabut?

[@nikolaborisov3327]

Can't believe that 220 is a better-seller. It has an asthmatic engine and that's why it is cheap. This does not make it better than V6 of the same year. So don't judge by price, judge by comfort and joy.

[@johnbowerman9219]

Hi I have 220cdi classic 2005 64000 mile on the clock.and a c180 petrol elegance full leather both beautifully cars the c180 I had 6 years never had any trouble its fast good fuel return .220 cdi faster of the market quite a bit I'm retired motor mechanic the is a lot these people don't know about these cars house to make them run free of drag and keep carbon free engines and increase miles per gallon trouble running john

[@MLGxBXRxPRO]

Im proud of my e46 330i manual ooops wait wrong legendary german car video

[@reubensingh1430]

I really want to get this car

[@samurboi8007]

We had ours since 2001 the main issue was the transmission switch and that was all.

[@171Mirza]

Well, i have the same one like this, but it's 2002, so it has 1.8l 163hp 230Nm engine. Not slow, but fuel consumption is kind of negative thing.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

This is the era where Mercedes Benz's quality and reliability went crashing down.

[@Jack-qn4vt]

It was going down since the 90's with their biodegradable wiring harnesses, things got better with the W204

[@hfhehdhwhhahshhauwunsnammw6790]

How is it now

[@FabioGs007]

Nope. It started with th w202

[@MercedesW2O5_C250]

@@hfhehdhwhhahshhauwunsnammw6790 Fucking awesome now..I have a 2016 C200 it's best car I've ever owned

[@Kamadev888]

Looking back this video was stupid. These cars did not last 'for millenia', nor were they 'better built than your house.' In fact this is one of the worst Mercedes ever, with bad build quality, many glitches, and rust.

[@mercedes-benz.thebest.5350]

Pre-facelift maybe. After 2004 definitely not, there are still many modells from the very early 2000's that are in a very good condition today. And the whole W203 generation has statistically a better reliability then the average year by year in Germany.

[@vreguera]

My c220 has 650.000 km and it has the same problems that last 14 years: None.

[@ililiililliliill9498]

I have one from 2001 and it doesnt have any rust on it...

[@Ze_Hans]

​@@vregueratoo broke to buy anything newer??? 😂😂😂

[@MrRedcelica]

they sold shitloads of them, thats what boosted them into Aspirated cars and targeted younger professionals!!

[@jamescrugnale2763]

My c320 is amazing

[@billel4984]

tek wiz good cars?

[@jamescrugnale2763]

BILLY BEN oh yeah wonderful. Mine was dead reliable for years and I bought it when it was 14 years old

[@Viktor007]

tek wiz I bought one when I was 9

[@moonlolo471]

Hello there is in my car the error of what is the way of reform p0170 fuel trim bank 1 Reply

[@jonessenoj6753]

One day I might buy a Mercedes...but to be able to buy things you need this thing called money? O well.....

[@emmi5010]

You can always buy a a160 :)

[@tati-anaroseee4316]

I got mine for $3000 and put about $1000 worth of maintenance (tires, oil change, alignment, clean it up really nice) the cars still going like new at 190k miles and I've taken it up to 145 mph and then it hit the limiter

[@dub_cub8936]

Horrible car, felt cheap, had impossibly small door openings, and that dash reminded me of the original Vauxhall corsa, and don’t get me started in the rust!

[@dougodyssey50]

First series?

[@SX41799]

This car feels pretty wonky. I like newer cars better because they feel like they're gliding smoothly

[@The-Cat]

and boy did these ugly frog-looking fucks depreciated so quick the S class because the suburbian car

[@robertweeks4095]

I want to know about the of 4:30 eat I want to know about the 430 e Mercedes

[@dumyjobby]

Now that years have passed we know that compared to older Mercedes this was quite awful, they were nice to drive and stable but reliability want good due to the at the timeerger with Chrysler

[@kaslingovender]

Fast forward 19 years and the Tesla CyberTruck got 250-000 preorders before Tesla even started manufacturing the Truck 🥳

[@dougodyssey50]

2001-2003 series - Rust, Climate control system failure, loose trim, hideous instruments, hideous and badly designed radio, electrical gremlins, etc. 2004 series - gorgeous dash, all controls sorted, no rust and better steering.

[@michaelavilov3443]

Doug Odyssey First registered 03/2001 Rust: Like Chocolate but only on the left side Climate Control Failure: Once in 2012 Loose Trim: No Hideous Instruments: Yes like wtf, I always have the speedo on the screen so I can see how fast I am Radio: Fine Electrical Gremlins: Nope Steering Pump looses a little oil Still comfortable

[@miajones1938]

Wow how time was gone by this was brand new at the time now you can pick one up less then a high end smart phone,decent pc or laptop, even a game consoles are worth more depends or you can get one for a few pounds in the UK unless your talking in mint condition and low miles these are basically beaters now.

[@العقيدمعمرالقذافي-ح4ف]

5000€ is a beater ?

[@TanakaJulian]

@@العقيدمعمرالقذافي-ح4ف They don't cost €5000 in the UK.

[@gellerthkeszeg5446]

BMW E36...at 4:02

[@gellerthkeszeg5446]

wow....

[@chrwl007]

You mean E46?

[@kyzma-p6c]

Как моя❤

[@derekogilvie6942]

I seem to recall it being slightly awful....

[@JasZg]

I owned a mercedes w203 for 14 years and it's the worse car I ever had in my life.Electrical problems everywhere,rust is everywhere.Malfunctions is everywhere in mercedes cars.Germans should learn from Japaneses how to make a quality car.I wouldn't even buy a vacuum cleaner from Germans anymore.mercedes NEVER AGAIN!

[@marko514]

You owned a car you didn't like for 14 years?? LMAO

[@JasZg]

@@marko514 I don't like anything what's not quality,you as...hole

[@lifeinsidekyoto6553]

Why does 2001 look and sound like 1991?

[@h214suiiii]

It doesn’t lmao

[@josephmorris1475]

Ha u never drove a Austin allegro or Morris marina .. or the fantastic princess ..looks like cheese on wheels .lol .british Leyland..motor manufacturing in free fall..we b idiots ..here in UK as let all our world beating home manufacturing industry slide ...who's sorry now ,.

[@paianis]

These things are quite rare now, I see more W202's on the road than this.

[@marshalllucky]

how come these hamestar is testing there real old mercdes huh ?

[@marshalllucky]

yes but why is he test these old car , he should be test there new modeles :-O

[@marshalllucky]

but eevan so he should NO be test there old car , why does he no test there new car :-(

[@adamgray2386]

***** you are an idiot aren't you?!

[@marshalllucky]

always you are there verr rudes man kimusabe , you may wish these hamestar to test there old car but always it is preferables if he drive there NEW car :-O

[@XxIPiEPICiNUKERZZ]

+marshalllucky how is he meant to review a new car when it was filmed in 2001?

[@magg93]

BMWs from this era are MUCH better

[@msaylorBTC100M]

one of the worst MB models

[@dimashevchenkoua]

The Mercedes design in that era was pretty terrible. Not that the new ones are any better!

[@dusa8466]

😂😂 You are wrong

[@ybdejswhcmen1159]

Albanian car :)

[@Viktor007]

That's where old Mercedes cars go to die

[@ferkara8223]

The first generation of class C it is more better than this second.

[@enriquemalparidabermejo8332]

This is not the second gen of the c-class you know nothing about Mercedes! Don't you know the w201?!

[@ahmeddrwesh8031]

الجزار

[@Frang14998]

Allahu akbar?

[@DanielSadjadian]

Mercs used to be so ugly haha

[@sunsetexplorer63936]

And then the 2021 design happened...

[@iacobemil1588]

This in 2019 is crap

[@Ze_Hans]

If you listen very carefully you can hear its rusting

[@tsunika26]

HAMMOND!!!