5 Things I Hate - Mercedes C Class W204 2007 - 2014 

I liked your other video, but this was terrible. You neglect to mention that you have almost 200,000 miles in this car. 200,000 miles!! I'm sure you need new shocks. And what do you expect in terms of squeaks and rattles from 10 years and over 300,000km!? Also, there is nothing "sporty" at all about the C220 CDI... you mentioned "amg" in the video. It's as far from an AMG as a turtle is from a rabbit. Don't be misled by a marketing package called "sport". Seems like this is a great car for what it is: a light luxury economy sedan.

When you drive all different luxury cars in the world and yes bmw, audi, Cadillac, lexus, etc etc you feel better than other motorists. When you drive a mercedes even an ordinary one you realise it's a car with it's own class. Beautiful. Never in a rush, serene, a car made for every budget.

it sounds as if your car has had a really hard life. I have one with lower milage and has no problems

I just bought my 09 W204 on Saturday, I watched this video before I got her. I’d say I disagree with everything you’ve said, the car is awesome, so happy

I had the change to drive a C 200 Kompressor Avantgarde W204 for about 2 weeks, I think it was was the facelift model. It drove superb around town, quiet and well built. It did not have the AMG sport package but I felt it pretty sporty around corners and when accelerating from a stop light Don't compare this beautiful sedan with a sport car. I really enjoyed the interior.

Clearly you have no clue about c class

u know... this ist just AMG-Styling.. if u want a sports car buy the AMG 63... or maybe for u a Mitsubishi...

I lost interest at 1+ minutes when he started with the "oh I think it needs 10% more stifness"...this guyu is FULL OF IT.

This car is a combination between sport and class, i have one and i have no problems with it

If you have a Family, buy an E-Class, E-Class T or S-Class. If you want a sporty car, why are you driving a diesel in the first place?

I had one of these a 2008 model and it was great then and lasted me 8 years before I upgraded to the new C class, you go and drive a 10 year old Ford and then do a comparison. In my opinion they make the best cars.

The choice is I suppose if you did not want to pay out you could have brought a low milage well loved Mercedes rather than high milage run down one where previous owner did not do very much maintenance, or accept your situation and fix all the outstanding maintenance and replace shocks sway bar links, suspension arms etc. My 2008 C200K AMG sport is great, very tight on the road no rattles and a pleasure to own and drove.

Murikaaaan here & my family has been driving MBs for 60 Years. I inherited a low mileage, heated/cooled garaged, showroom condition, 2010 C300 4-Matic Luxury from my Mom who passed away recently. I oversaw her meticulous maintenance of her car since she purchased it new in 2010. It's probably 1 of the best modern Mercedes and tons of them are still driving on the road here in NYC. It feels solid, handles very well & fairly low maintenance. Yes, major maintenance intervals are expensive if you take it to a dealer, however I found a private mechanic that charges 1/3 of the $300/Hrly Rate my MB dealer charges. I plan on keeping this car forever. I have driven the new Benzes, and they are awful, cheap, tech-junk nightmares...🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

i got a 2008 c class and i dont hear any noises or something like that it has a stiff suspention and make a lot of fun. me as a former e class driver (w211) can say that this car is very very nice :D

i`ve had my 2009 mercedes c220 CDI for 3 years, and i love it. i got that same problem with the notification that you have, turns out that it was a short circuit in the rear left light, after changing that everything is just fine

I have a 2010 with a 125.000 on it no issues I love it.....

I've recently bought an identical 2009 W204. It has 216,000 on the clock but it looks and feels like a car with less than half the mileage. It had passed the MoT about 2 months prior to me buying it. All I've done to it so far was to adjust the parking brake shoes. I've clocked up just over 400 miles and it hasn't missed a beat or put a foot wrong which is testament to Mercedes build quality. EDIT: I had to have the rear subframe replaced which was thankfully covered under warranty. The dealer that inspected the car found a few other things that needed attention and it is pretty much sorted aside from some minor niggles. I suspect that some of the things that annoyed you were probably addressed with the 2011 facelift.

It's funny, my 2008 C200CDI has no squeking noises whatsoever, it's sturdy as hell, my 2 year old Skoda Octavia has more annoying noises then this thing and that's what I love about it the most:) But agree with you on the suspension part, it's really comfortable but I too would love some more sportiness...

Not many talk about negative things about there cars, but this is important too so thanks for the video, I personally hate rattles no matter what car it is

i have a w204 avantgarde from 2010, now 10 years old, and there are no squeezes oder cracks or other sounds while driving, even on really poor roads.

As C class and standard sporty sedan is great actually in my eyes. Compared to Audi A4 and BMW 3 series, C class is better overall :)

I 💟 my w204

I have a 2014 C 220d AMG Sport. Generally I do like it, however my 'dislike' list is topped by the 2.1 diesel power unit. it is one of the noisiest diesel engines I've ever come across - not something you expect from such a premium manufacturer. Granted, it's the same power plant as the Sprinter, but the noise it produces is biblical. I've just ordered a brand new C220d AMG Line and having driven the new ones, I can happily say they have addressed some of the harshness of the older engine.

How dare you!? You have stolen my dreams and childhood!!!" ;)

Really enjoyed for the video, I was just given a 57 plate c180 Kompressor sport with 21,000 miles and just got it back from the Mercedes dealer as it went in for a service. Drives like new ,smooth and quiet currently , hope it stays that way for a long time but at least know what to expect in the future. Thank you.

I love my 2010 c300 4matic…just needs new shocks i live in the country were its bumpy . And its pretty sturdy

my 10 year old c class drives better then 2018 cars please give me a break, go drive anything thats 10 years old and it will feel like garbage compared to a c class. Even the new w205 c class doesnt really ride much better, they jsut made it bigger, obviously rides better because it has newer not 10 year old suspension parts. Also the sport suspension is actually much much stiffer and actually ruff riding for most people, you drive a base or comfort model in comparison and they are much less stiffer.

Hello, I have a 2010 60 plate C200 S204 T model. I bought it with 115,000 on the clock. It test drove like a new car then and after 4 years of ownership the old lady still drives the same way. On a run I can achieve 60 mpg and round town 38 mpg and that's no Bull. I have photos to prove it as I use those to wind my friend up who has a Chrysler MPV, lol. I find the ride very comfortable and handling is good, with perhaps a little understeer if pushed in tight bends. When I got the car home it immediately went up on axle stands and got a good once over and a full service including a transmission and torque converter drain and new filter. The atf and filter had never been changed because the copper sealing washer still had the black paint from new and the paint hadn't been broken. When I looked inside the sump pan I was confronted with disbelief. No sludge, metallic particles or any nasties just a tiny amount if black deposit which is great. I can't even say normal because other autos I've worked on in the past were far worse with less milage. Since purchase, the car has gone through every Mot except this year. It failed on O/S/F corroded metal brake pipe. So I changed the lot including the flexible pipes and flew through after that. At the same time it got a full service as it does every year. Again this year after 4 years it got a second atf and filter change. Again, inside the gearbox oil pan was the same, no bits no sludge just a tiny amount of black deposit. The first time I did this I added an extra large neodymium magnet to the stock magnet already in there. Other than servicing the only other cost I've had is a new high level brake light in the tailgate. I absolutely love this car with only two gripes. 1) it's a bitch to get into with work boots on because of the large brake pedal and the park brake pedal. Nearly breaks my foot if I'm not careful and it takes an age to get the old gal up on axle stands due to all the plastic plates and covers under it and that's it with the gripes. I will only sell this car when it finally dies if old age or I do. Now, this is only my opinion, and opinions are like arsehole... everyone's got one. Happy driving everyone!

i have a benz like this but with a 3.5 liter petrol engine. I can agree with a few points you made. The original steering wheel - trash. Not only ergonomics and materials wise, but also the multimedia controls on the steering wheel it has. I upgraded to it from an 8th gen Civic, and that cars steering wheel was so much better, you can google just a picture of it and you'll be able to tell that it's a much more comfortable steering wheel with much better controls on the steering wheel. The Civic also had MUCH better front seats. Not only comfort wise but also it had much better bolstering on the sides to keep you in the seats. Also, mine one is also a sport package, which means slightly stiffer suspension, 18inch rims, slightly lower to the ground. I was pretty disappointed with how much body roll it has as well. Granted mine one has a panoramic sun roof so it's a bit more heavy up top, but still too much body roll. I had installed a strut brace to help deal with the body roll but it's not enough. Planning to install one in the middle of the car and one in the rear as well. Also considering the body roll, the suspension isn't that comfortable, you feel everything quite well. But it's still better than my old car in this regard, definitely an improvement so maybe i am just being picky here. Also practicality wise this car isn't the greatest either, the glove box compartment is disgustingly bad in such a big car. Very small and even that small space is ruined by two shelves inside of the glove compartment. My 8th gen civic sedan was slightly smaller and it had much better practicality inside in almost every way. However, i still love the car, but i am not going to be bias about it just because i own it, there's a lot to dislike about it as well. It looks incredible and with a 3.5 engine it has some really decent power and good sound, both from the engine and exhaust and is overall fun to drive. But if i could get a an 8th gen civic sedan, with the same engine and rear wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, i would much rather own the civic than this car. My plan is to keep this car for a long time though, because i know that a perfect car doesn't exist. I was choosing between the w204 c350 and e92 335i and both cars had good and bad. So for those here who are getting hurt because they own the car, don't. this isn't a personal attack, lol. And to those who are looking to own a w204 one day, it's still a great car, but it certainly isn't a perfect one.

This guys fashion sense says it all 😂

I have the same car and its super cool. Just its the 200 cdi. My cat was a bit clogged because of short travels. I just love the shape and the luxury drive it gives me. The fuel consumption is amazing. 5/100km on long drives. I think you need a to drive an i10 😅

It has sport exterior styling, shift paddles, sport suspensions which are lower, sport seats. I dont think this pre face lift actually has AMG styling on paper as it just called sport. Facelift of this does have AMG styling.

The AMG Sport Package consists of AMG wheels , NO suspension modification. I am a dealer and have briefly owned about 60 W204 of various year and engines. I consider them to be the absolute best car on the road. None of my cars have had the problems your car has. One did have a broken headrest though, another car squeaked due to worn out control arms., and another leaked oil due to a small crack in a plastic oil line. The other 57 or so cars had no problems except for maintenance items which is expected. I love this car so much I bought a C350 to keep for myself. A year later I bought a C250 for my girlfriend who always wanted to drive mine. Neither cars have had any non maintenance issues to date, and I drive the hell out of my C350. It is still tight and doesn't slip even with 145k miles on it. The overall quality of the car and all materials used is truly outstanding. Car and Driver and Edmonds in the USA gave the W204 a 5 star rating each year.

Yay, Sunniside! So it sounds like they're not improving with the W204. I currently have a W203 C220 CDI and it seems to have most of the problems yours has along with some diesel-specific problems. Okay, mine has done over 200,000 miles but my Wife has a 1998 W202 C200 with the same mileage and it's a completely different car! Everything is built way over-engineered. She had a 1994 W202 C180 before that and again it had over 200,000 miles and was over-engineered (in fact, it's still going - a friend now has it and he loves it)

i know this is an old video, but you bought a lemon brah.

wtf man I hv c class 250 amg best car I ever had...I can't complain a small thing about it..

The W204 is an entry level luxury car. The suspension is soft. If you got a C63 then maybe the suspension would be harder.

I must say, i havent got one of these problems, mine was fine until 120000km, then waterpump failed, other than that, no problems at all, i had the facelift model for 4 years, was the best car i ever had

What ignorance! That’s no AMG there, the “Sport” designation is a trim or package level that can be had from base to top-level C Class vehicles. Yours is a very nearly base C Class with the Sport Package. Suspension is not the same as the Luxury Package, but given the wear on your vehicle, things may have definitely softened up over time. Constant maintenance? Again, wear, and perhaps it could be a sign of previous ownership as well. These are quite basic vehicles to own. Size-wise, that’s really a you problem. Plenty of opportunities to examine and test vehicles before you own them. See how it fits compared to others in the class. If you’re complaining about it not fitting you, then that’s a result of your own negligence. Besides, if you’re buying a compact for a family with three kids (to use your example), then you’re looking at the wrong class of vehicle altogether. Rattles, squeaks, and small creaks I can definitely attest to in these. As is the case with most a lot of these cars, once they’re subjected to poor roads, varying temperatures, and less-than-ideal conditions, squeaks and rattles pop up very easily. Unfortunately, your pre-refresh near-base model is even more subject to that.

Sport styling and sport suspension are two different animals 😂

Strange to hear all that road noise in your video, did you purchase it used? My W204 C320CDI Avantegarde is completely sound proof, I don't hear any road or tire noise, only when I open the sunroof. No internal squeaks or knocks. I've also had those intermitent light bulb warnings, but usually a quick pull and clean on the connections and it's good to go again. I believe it's the humid weather. Other than that, a yearly oil change and diesel filter and absolutely 0 problems! Make sure to use the low ash oil as to not clog the DPF. 🍻

The road noise is tires, w204s are very very sensitive to what tires you put on them. My summer are Michelins and their is absolutely no road noise, even on the high way. Now when I put my chinese winters (I keep them because they are studded), it sounds like a tank, compared to the summer tires, its like a wheel bearing is faulty but no its just loud tires. I also got the car with cheap summer chinese tires before I put michelins and the road noise was horrible, I actually got a better deal on it saying it had a bad wheel bearing but it was just the cheap tires haha.

Just what is "an American style suspension" ??? The C-Class Saloon was never defined as a "Sport Car" , it is a saloon with a very sporty look. I had switched from a E200 W212 to a W204, and because of the lighter chassis weight, the C Class seems to be faster off the stop light. I feel it is a perception as the engine feels more punchy and ready. In fact the W204 is about 30 odd bhp less. The W204 lacks a few intelligent features from the W212, obviously becos of the price diff. But it is in every way a perfect German car in it's class range. There is about only ONE thing I hate about the W204 is that the Comfort mode is always by default when car restarts, unlike the w212 which will stay in S or C whichever mode you switched off at. I feel that this guy with this video totally do not know about Mercedes.

here is a question for discussion: what ages better bmws or mercedesss

I'm a little confused as to why people make a video about the things they hate about a car. It seems pointless to me, things you hate other people might like. I've got a 2013 W204 (facelift), bought it brand new and apart from replacing the usual service items, not a single thing has failed on it and it drives like the day I bought it 10yrs ago. In fact, only last year I had to replace the brake pads/rotors. I have changed the oil/filter every 6mths or 5,000km without fail. Most reliable car I have ever had. So, nobody really cares what you hate about it. If you dislike it so much, stop whining and get rid of it. Simple.

What's the mileage on the car?

I really Believe you go through this issues on this car model…Cheap Build…

You are driving pre facelift try the next version facelift .

I'd like to know, When did MercedesBenz decide that all saloons (C & E Class) bought in U.K. Only, don't come with and can't get a standard grill. I don't mind the 2 door models, SUV's or even the CLS, but the saloons should always have the standard grill with pointed star on top of bonnet.

C220 CDI is NOT a Sports upgraded Car. Its a 'commuter' 4 Cyl Diesel. Even the Audio 10 sound system is 'basic' With high millage its bound to be neglected and in need of a complete check up.

My 2009 c250 cdi is an excellence, not sport. Just replaced the shocks at110,000. 2 were knackered, best car I ever had. Did Torquay to Stoke on Trent at 57mph and 57 (averages) mpg last year. Had it 4 years and yes had to replace bulbs and a thermostat, oh and you have to look after any car, then you won't have so much trouble.

This engine C220 CDI is the OM651. Try it as an estate. 2010 & onward 🙏

Door panels have a sqeezing noises on some w204. The clips are problem and contact between doorpanel edges and metal of the doors. Solution- use Tesa cloth tape to clip holders on the doorpanels. Also use this tape surround the doors (sides only is ok,bottom isnt important), where is contact with doorpanel edges -sides. Its good make some soundeadening in the doors too. There is not any original felt or foam. So use some antivibration material to the metal and plastic doorpanels. Use some sound isolation like foam under door panels. ...No sqeezing, no road noise over the doors, better music and much solid doors. (The best ist soundeadening whole car)

You’ve put me off one of these, but I hear you’ve got some serious mileage. Mind you, I have a 2007 Honda Accord and it feels super tight, no rattles or anything. Hondas are under rated, I can’t believe the German saloons sell so well, when HONDA had to pull their saloons out of the UK market, due to poor sales. The previous c class has a really poor interior, mind, I’ll give you that.

My son has one of these and I am surprised at the problems it has. Rusty brake pipes is a major safety problem that should not happen. Info screen failure. Engine breather diaphragm failure that means a new cam cover. Auto trans cooler pipe failure. Air bag recall- parts not available. The list goes on . I thought Mercedes were better quality than this.

Would you buy this car second hand from a reliability standpoint?

Good review. Do the world a favour and move to an E-class W212

Is the C drive mode very hard? and the S - sport mode lite?

sport kit on this car is more cosmetic, just sell it and buy a new matiz with that money lol, that fit for you :)

Hi bro. Got a 2009 C180 Kompressor(1.6 engine) petrol, estate, Sport version with 97k miles.I feel the suspension quite stiff and handles well in the corners. Light bulb failure came on but it is one on way out so no false warning. Im just worried about the single chain transmission on this engine. Can you tell us please where did you buy the Repair CD manual? Cheers.

I drive a 58 plate 220 cdi with 90k on the clock and I really dislike driving it in cold weather. The heater takes at least 5 miles to warm up, it is my 3rd c class and they have all been the same.How do the Germans manage, my Merc mechanic tells me all the 220s are the same and yet nobody else mentions the problem. A shortage of storage space is a secondary niggle.

Your hands are very small.

90% of merc's out there with the AMG kit on them are so far from sort it's bonkers. Merc have made the AMG marque worthless now

that's right. this is a great car. and as for sports. it's an AMG look sporty car look.

7:25 - yes.. and you should be very grateful you got anything at all!

i have this car the one thing that pisses me off the most is how low the turn signal stalk is

Got rid of mine last week after two years only cloaked up 2000 miles in the time I had it the car was a beauty but every other week there was a sensor needing replaced not to mention the price of a service and insurance up by 120 pounds in 6 months two and a half thousand pounds was spent too much of a upkeep 2014 model

Mercedes and all generally German Cars , are 100% better than British

Nothing wrong with Mercedes-Benz. The best or nothing

I have a 2013 C180. Its on the 16" and handles fine. I bought it as the S Line Audi i had before was rubbish for UK roads which rougher than a hedgehogs arse. Sporty or firm suspension is complety useless for a daily car with the average amount of power.

I have a 2008 c 220 CDI leg room problem is a joke for me I am 1,95 meters and there is still enough room for my friends behind me who are also quite tall

Your first Merc i believe :)

You bought a shitter...sell it

Go buy a BMW if you want stiffness this is just smooth and it’s not meant to be sporty bruv...man don’t know what a mercs made for

You waste money on a Porsche to enjoy "luxury" or "speed" and you want to have a critical opinion of a Mercedes.

Whats a gear knob in your mercedes i want swap on your one? Can you send me name?

I've justo agreed with the backspace (could've been better). The other stuff is crap

Got the same license warning light hahaha

Put it in sport mode stiffen suspension

8:21 Completely agree with this one.

It’s only AMG styling! If you want sport edtion drive a C63

u don t have a experience in germany cars Mercedes bmw porsche Audi, germany cars is better than Usa Cars

Are you serious to talk about Mercedes???

I've the c180 Kompresser and i love it. 75.000 miles. 2008 and cant fault it. Pluss i dont ever allow kids in mine lol

My father bought c200 cdi avangarde back in 2008 brand new...Electronics are bad tail lights blubs burn very often..Its losing power suddenly for few second now..

SHORT video?

I have a 2014 and really like it overall. I do agree that the back seats are a bit stuffy, with a childseat you have very little room to move the front seats back. my other complaint is lack of phone chargers. you have a usb charger under the armrest and a cigarette lighter. A little disappointing for a Mercedes.

Mine has 0 squeaks. 0 rattles... 2011 c250 135K

Was gonna buy one. Thanks for video it reminds me of the bmtroubleyou I had. Never again. Wide birth

no sports mode? u gotta put it in sports mode, makes a bit of a difference

is that Whickam by any chance??

Oh no baby hates his Mercedes!!!! Awwww I’m so sorry to hear that

This guy, why are you moaning about normal wear and tear? You're supposed to change spark plugs, you're supposed to change the MAF sensor and you're supposed to put gas and change the tires. I bet your girlfriend is stressed out at you complaining about small things

Truee you saying some facts

First thing: that looks like a piss poor example of a W204 you've got there. It doesn't look well maintained. It looks completely trashed. Second thing: where do you get off saying this was the AMG sports package model? The C350 can be equipped with a sport package (I have one) and of course there was the C63 but whatever this thing is you have is definitely more of a base model. Looks like your car doesn't even have the optional duel exhaust. Jesus Christ man, give your head a shake...

Have come across an abs, esp malfunction that can be deleted with the scanner but comes back right away?

Just get a Toyota Camry because you don't know about cars.

i can say i bought for a month a 2010 250 cgi and its like new

If you cleared out the car it wouldn’t rattle lol

bro buying benz and keeping benz are really two different things, if u dont know these cars mechanically, please dont buy, because mechanics say about these cars that "fourth Tyre of these cars is ours"