Buying a used Mercedes E-class W211 - 2002-2009, Common Issues, Engine types 

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I have a 2003 model 220 cdi..... I have bought it around 90.000km.....today it has 220.000 km on it and i have to say , no major problems . No injector problems , no oil leaking no electronic problems nothing. Just the normal things like an alternator and the usual parts . Im very happy with my e class and its time for another car but its soooo hard to sell it because i love this car .

From what i've heard 2003-2005 E320 and any V8, E500 or E55 AMG are very reliable.

personally I like a Mercedes Benz w211 from the early 2000s much more than the current Mercedes Benz E class. these still really have that typical Mercedes - form the real star of Mercedes on the hood

Best car I ever owned.

New subscriber, loving your channel idea. Definitely serving an important information niche that lets the buyer know what problems to anticipate from the car they are buying. Great service! Thank you.

An excellent review, can't get anymore detailed than that!

Great vid, you are very informed and knowledgeable. I have a 2005 V6 Diesel one and love it

great info on these mercs, im looking to buy one of these or an s class w220. your videos have been very handy .

Great video. Very helpful. Keep up the good work.

For us guys in Europe. Buy the 6 cylinders - facelift models. They made (if I am not mistaken) 4000 changes on the facelift. It is a bulletproof car. No one complains from the MY 2006+. No SBC, no bull...

I have a ‘05 E500 Wagon 4Matic for two years now . This car is great. No leaks, quiet ride. It was well maintained and cared for. Mercedes owners- do your regular maintenance!!

I own a prefacelift W211 e220 cdi for 6 years. It has not left me stranded and I have only replaced only normal maintenance parts. I bought it with 190.000 and now it has 300.000. The only thing I recommend is: -Keep batteries up to shape and don't buy cheap batteries. These cars rely heavily on the electronics and you don't want to let them stay and and lose juice. Then the problems begin. -Check for water leakage around the SAM (front and back) It can cause big problems. -Use quality fuel and put fuel the moment you see the warning light come on so you don't damage the pump and injectors -Change oil every 10.000km and 50k km transmission oil change. -Keep brake fluid clean, check the brake actuations to know how much life is left in the SBC and replace accumulator and brushes preventatively for peace of mind.

narrated by Borat? :D jk great and informative thx!!!

Thank you for these videos bro 👍 big help

Wow nice video thanks!

It was such a fun idea to add some comedy into this video (MIB 2), I like your facts! No bullshit, straight to the point and youre accent is very good, easy for the ears:)

Thank you, best w211 guyde in YT

I have a 2007 North American E-280, there were issues with the radio so a car guy I know installed an override switch to turn off the radio when not in use. The car now runs fantastic. Completely solved the electronics issue with the radio.

love those inserts from MIB2 !

I have an E270 2004 Avantgarde, trust me the best engine ever it's 260.000km from all service history the only problem i've had was one injector leaking nothing, nothing and nothing after that... The high-end power is amazing, it's so hard to sell this car :(

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This helped alot, Just bought a 280 v6 today, now i know what to look for if trouble Come knocking

This is a great video with the Men in Black clips!

I have a 2008 W211 E350. I put about 50K miles on the car (now it has 110K). No issues other than common petrol engine problems, such as fuel pump. No issues whatsoever. Avoid a 2003-2006 AT ALL COSTS; those are the ones that earned merc a bad rep, 07-09 are the way to go. I love my 08

THANK YOU SO MUCH

Ahhh Man you do the best reviews!!

Thank you for the review. I have a 2009 E350 4 matic. Love it other than the 1995-99 E320 and 340 I believe this body style is the best looking.

Love it!

When I see your logo. I know it's informative .

Thanks!

Bought a w211 200 k from 2004 today :) My first car :)))) it only has 60.000km on it and it was driven by an old Lady :D (shes a friend of us) Got it for 6.000€. They usually Dell for about 10.000€

Just bought e220 best car by far the quality is superb cant complain

The song Frank sings made this hole video worth it

Thanks for your videos, they really help a lot to buyers!! I want to buy a facelifted E200 W211, please, is there any special issue with this 4 cilinder engine? or recall?

I have an 2003 E270 cdi with no major problems for the last 10 years of owning it with regular maintenance. Only thing i have ever replaced was the shocks, catalytic converter and littel cosmetic stuff like the roof lining coming off at the back.

Thank you

nice intro =)

Indeed, I do want a comfor-table car

Thanks

i owned a 1996 e320 petrol for 10 years and never had a single fault with it engine wise even electrical wise it ran spot on all the time never broke down once only issue was a small amount of rust on the door sill.i sold it recently with 170,000 miles on the clock

I have a 2005 e200 for over a year,no issues at all except a coolant leak normal service

Hey mate, I'm looking at buying a 2007 E500 5.5V8, what do you think of these engines are they reliable.if they have been serviced on time? Anything to watch for or check particularly? Cheers

Im looking to buy a early W211 im not afraid of all this, you just have to check it out and take your time. Most of these electronic problems have been fixed back in the day.

I really have a feeling that you just point out all the electronic parts and put them in issues list, the same with engines. Yet, on this models, the only known problem so far has been ABS block in prefacelifted models, and G-tronic gear box on facelift models, and it's not even problematic, just needs good maintenance. And 5.5 NA engine on facelift is one of the best engines mercedes has ever built.

Review the base Mercedes CLK 200 kompressor w209/c209 with hardtop please.

One of the most reliable cars appart the SBC system of the brakes but if you buy from 2006 to 2009 the sbc is removed. owned it for 5 years not a single problem

Hi I have 2002 e 320 I have a tail light issue I change them to Led from normal they're not switching on can you help me what seems to be the problem with my vehicle that would be great thanks.

I hope these comments are cheeked, Im looking to buy a 05 E350 petrol automatic with 98k on the clock, any thoughts or just what's in the video

would look perfect with modern E class headlights. That grill with modern headlights. Almost like a S-class

What about E200 kompressor 1.8l 4cyl? Are they okay aswell?

with a huge bonnet like this, it is sure a comfor- table

I have a 2003 s211 220cdi with just 757 000km still feels like a new car to me

Is there any differences in the e200cdi and e220cdi in the engines or is it just software?

Hi I’ve had an E-class E280 cdi. Bought it new 2008. 3.0 L V6, elegance, iridium silver metallic. Automatic 7 gears. Just did services in time in an AUTHORIZED workshop. Changed oil in the gearbox as recommended. Brake pads and so. Sold it 8 months ago, for the new E220d 2018. After 11 years, and 180000 KM, it looked as new. Secondhand value was pretty high. Never used machine wash with brushes, or flushing the underneath of the car. I think, I’d better stick to Mercedes Benz. Fifth Mercedes, and still very content.

Hi all onboard i am looking for more info on E280 mercedes benz auto,what issues are common on this model 2007?

Do you have any advice regarding the LPG engine ?

Bonjour j'ai trouver le model E500 w211 annee 2002 135000 km Mais jai peur quand je voie tout les commentaires au sujet des problème. Je dois l'achète ou ce n'est pas un model fiable ? Merci

Does anyone know the name of the rims @ 1:44 ? They look awesome

Ty

What about E240 2.6L 2003 Benz?? What to be checked before buying in Malaysia

Nice video, thanks. Talking about Mercedes, I personally believe that it's definitely a nice ride, but it costs a lot to maintain.

Hello my Benz car e320 4matic 06 model showing Stop car is too low. What does that mean please help me out thank ya.

en 2024 tengo MB E320 4 Matic de 2004....el coche esta impoluto...respect W211

Just back from a service done by a MB engineer who would have done his apprenticeship in Sindelfingen , and likely spent the best part of his working life there (he's late 40', early 50's now). He has his own garage now (as clean and organised as a medical operating room !) and one can only see him on the recommendation of another client - and he services MB's only. My car is a 2009 W211 (one of the last off of the production line), and I asked him about changing to the W212. He recommended not to touch them; adding that their engines are 'plastic', and will never approach the almost agricultural indestructibility of a regularly serviced W211. So that's it them, my W211 will see me off the planet.

Had a E500 2003, from 150.000km to 200.000km pain in the ass... Sbc broke (brake system) 1300$ Air suspension broke many times, spend around 2300$ to fix in 2 year it, at the end when it stil needed to be fixed the suspension for around 2500$ (sold in insteed of fixing it) Converter broke (didn't wanna spend money sold it insteed but it was 4000$ to fix, yes 4000$...) the engine mounts went bad 2 times, about 500$ to fix each time. the wheel beerings whent bad about 2 times on each wheel, about 1300$ to fix in total. Gearbox had a malfuncition, they never found the problem... but told me it needed a new one to around 10.000$... The airsuspension computer went wrong every other day, spend like 200$ a month trying to fix that... If you want this car, just buy 2 off them, one to drive and one for spare parts, will be cheaper in the end. All of this said, i will properly buy a mercedes again, there is just something about them... They say the airsuspension is very comfortable, thats not true, cause your allways listening to sound any looking for potholes cause you know it will brake soon, and it wont be cheap to fix it.....

how about e320 or e350 using with LPG gas ?

Hey guys, I’m looking at a 2007 e230 with 333,000 km. Should I consider it with that high mileage? Thbks

Have an 04 E320 Avantgard edition.......quiet, comfortable and rides great but the interior materials and quality are bad. SBS brakes stop great but are troublesome. As mentioned the air suspension sooner or later will fail on you. Also the crank pin sensors go bad due to heat.

hi.. i have a 2003 e-class 240. i wanna make an engine swap with a used 63 amg engine. is it possible and which engine would you recommend if possible ?

can the e320 cdi handle short trips to work 7 days a week. like 6 miles to work.

What’s your opinion about owning a 08 with 230k mostly highway miles on it

Great video man. Thanks for the info. How is the reliability of the E200 NGT？

I had this for 8 years and was full of mechanical and electronic problems all expensive to fix - once the spring broke with no warning I had enough and sold it

Best years are 2004-2005 pre-facelift cars. Much less electronics, simpler engines, more reliable. SBC is not as big of an issue as it seems - 25 years warranty in the states, can get good used one for reasonable price in europe.

AMG version never had a problem for 8 years.

Can u tell me which one is better from e320

and what about the transmision 7gtronic? E320 Bluetec 2008

is facelift longer then preface lift in length ?

Thank you for the review. I ask what model of Mercedes Benz from 2009 do you suggest for one to buy when it comes to less issues and ease of maintenance? Thanks

I have a 2002 my major repairs was SBC braking system which was done in 2010 , still run great

If someone buys a saloon, check the boot/truck for leaks. Common issue with these cars. I've changed 3/4 parts and it still leaking. Finally found where it's coming from.

MB is now giving a 25 year warranty on the SBC brake system. I have an 04 E320 that rides smooth as silk. I have had it 10 years now and the only thing that is disappointing to me is the poor quality/ workmanship of the interior.

Hello e 240 w211 2002 manuel good?

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great vehicle 2 billion invested in engineering, and research obviously its over engineered but today, 2017 these cars are in every scrap yard parts are cheap easy to fix, and great to drive, period. million km is possible

You forgot to mention rust on the rear arches. And the Valeo radiators that mix coolant with the gearbox oil, destroying the box.

Nice review! Please the title of the film at the beginning

Don't forget, some of the 3.5l engines had balance shaft issues. Check the serial number and or service records to be sure the car has been fixed or is unaffected.

What about the 280 cdi?

What about e220 2008? Is it reliable?

Intesresting comments , tks for your help...

dat brake problem is a issue i got mine fixed , was worth it , barely any other issues on the car now

I have a 320 CDI T 204hp 2004 combi the biggest problem I have with this car is airmatic atm and I get some water leaks I don't know from where witch is turning the car into something really bad I don't have V6 engine I have the better one 6 cylinder witch is better then the v6 and the power is still 204 hp I get low fuel consumption witch is great and the quality of the audio system is crazy Kardon is a great audio system if your looking to buy this car do it its easy to repair by yourself not that many electronics in it DVD/tv is great if you can find a good price with this options

When did the 350 get better ??

E270 cdi and e240 petrol which is more reliable? friends with experience pls help me.

Did Mercedes put M271 engines on the E-Class? I'm asking because I've seen that there is a 1.8 Kompressor in the list and far as I know, on the W203 that's an M271..

I have owned the 2008 E550 for the past 3years in Nigeria. Problems faced : 1. Airmatic suspension. I had to replace all to struts. The drive feels so good. 2. Seatbelt SRS alarms. I haven’t been able to fix that. 3. No one problem.

What about e300 cdi , is it reliable??

After 2006 they were great no longer with the all electric brake system which was a real problem