Mercedes-Benz R-Class Car Review - You've probably never heard of it

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Scan the list of Mercedes-Benz models and you see some surefire classics. The C-Class, E-Class and S-Class saloons obviously, and the SL and SLK sports convertibles. Then there are the ones just bubbling under that are nevertheless laden with talent, into which bracket you could probably put the M-Class SUV, the CLS four-door coupe and the A-class and CLA-class twins. You could probably make the case for a couple more categories before you arrived at what could best be described as Miscellaneous Curiosities, into which you'd place GLs, Vianos and this car, the R-Class. The car we look at here is one of the late shape facelifted models that Mercedes took a good look at in 2011. Can one of these later R-Class variants represent a decent buy second time round? Read on to find out. The R-Class is a car that the market never really understood or took to. On paper there was not a lot wrong with it. It was a sports tourer with the option of rear or all-wheel drive, standard or long-wheelbase bodies and a decent selection of engines. First arriving in 2007, it was almost instantly overlooked in favour of more traditional estates and SUVs. The fact that the standard-length body was cramped in the back and the long-wheelbase car looked ungainly probably did for the R-Class' chances; that and the fact that it was expensive and heavy so fuel economy was never quite as impressive as it should have been.

Undeterred, Mercedes took the axe to the range in 2011, culling it down to just two models while tweaking the styling. Its horizontally structured bonnet offered a more harmonious frontal appearance and the front wings, radiator grille, headlamps and bumpers were all redesigned. Trendy LED daytime running lights were added into the bi-xenon headlamp units. The car was finally discontinued early in 2014. Insist on a full Mercedes dealer service history, especially for the most recent models whose lengthy warranty - effectively for the life of the car - is dependent on proper servicing by an authorised agent. Check that all the accessories work and watch out for cosmetic damage which can be expensive to correct. These are popular family cars, so check for wear and tear in the rear. Also look for the usual signs of wheel kerbing and poorly repaired accident damage. The Mercedes-Benz R-Class certainly has exclusivity on its side. At the time of writing this, a search of used facelifted cars in the UK has turned up just twelve examples, all long wheelbase R350 CDI versions. But while it was an unmitigated flop from new, a used R350 CDI now suddenly looks an interesting alternative to many new diesel seven-seaters. True, bargain hunters might like to wait a year or two until the depreciation curve on these improved post-2011 model year models flattens out nicely, but they'll be buying an awful lot of car for their money. The R-Class might be the Mercedes that time forgot, but keep it in mind if you're looking for a classier way to cart the family around.

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