ED89

Update

Just broke 350,000miles
-rebuild transmission at 248,000 miles- Torque converter clutch started to fail(clutches and steels looked good)
-changed Fuel pump again

Gersh320

WOW! 350k! almost at the half million km mark. Gives me a lot of hope for mine @ only 170k.

Jack661199

-Year 2003
-Model E320
-Miles 195k
-Mechanical issues SBC Replaced, Oil changes, brake pads and rotors, and thats it in the 4 years ive had it and it still runs as if it were new

Michael.Sinz

Just remembered to get the paperwork for the high mileage award - with 160,500 miles on my 2004 E500.

Major has been the replacement of the front air-struts with the Arnott air struts. Now have them for nearly 20,000 miles and love them.

The rest has always been fluids, breaks, tires, and, after 10 years, the batteries (yes, 10 years on the original main and secondary battery - I would say that is good performance)

Oh, I do have a active curve light that sometimes signals non-working. Too bad that fixing it would be $1400 (at least)!

rtbrjason

-Year 2007
-Model E550
-Miles 115k
-Mechanical issues -

I bought this car with 114k on it recently and I couldn't find a ton of history on this car for anything being repaired other than basic maintenance. The only issue I'm noticing is a strong sulfur smell at WOT only. Canbus monitoring reveals LTFT are around -5 or so, and the catalyst temperature at WOT is hitting 1750 degrees F, so I think she's running slightly rich. After switching to ethanol free fuel, the LTFTs have moved to around -8 or so.

I did all the fluid changes as soon as I got it with the exception of the front Diff as we can't get the fill/drain plug off. I also did a top engine cleaning with seafoam and ran a bottle of techron through one tank and a bottle of B12 through another tank.

Other than that, I plan to do a MAF, all the O2 sensors, and the PCV bits and cam plugs. I also replaced the 2 K&N filters it came with, with Mann paper filters. I'm going for longevity on this car. I saw a couple E500s while I was shopping that had well over 200k on them, so hoping for the best.

Pinoi Ryder

2003 E500 Sport
139K Miles and still counting..

I just got her and planning to keep her for a while..

cheftony53

My 2006 E500 4matic has 174000 miles, replaced: Water pump, Airmatic compressor, AC compressor, water pump, valve covers, 2 sets rotors and pads, 1 trans fluid change, 1 transfare fluid change, 2 alternators, AC blower motor and the usual mantainance issues. Oil changes at 5000 miles interval, never went over. Runs great hope to reach 500000 miles.

promalatidis

2008 E300 4Matic
130k miles (203k km)

No major problems other than a light bulb here and there
But getting tranny flushed only as part of maintenance

tonepub

Just bought a 2nd owner E500 sport with 188k. Almost like brand new. OCD owner with every molecule of maintenance done and not a single door ding. Going through the maint. history to see what's been done.

georges66

2008,
E350 4MATIC,
100434 miles,
Replaced front side lamps due to corrosion from water damage,
Replaced console in dash as it was drawing power when off,
Replaced battery,
Will need to replace a tire pressure sensor,
Will need to replace bad alternator.

bbrownllc

2004 E320 Wagon 4matic
286,320 miles
BEST CAR EVER!!!
Normal wear and tear on breaks, tires, etc.
fuel pump, air pump and splitter valve for air shocks, front left universal joint

MyFirstAMG

2007 E550 4matic
205k miles

Had rear differential replaced and normal wear and tear items. Now I need transfer case (not in valid list of VINs for service bulletin) and power steering pump. Replaced front left air strut this year for roughly $700. I don't want to replace anymore, but I know they are pretty much over due.

I love the engine and this is my only AWD vehicle at the moment, but It is time for me to invest in something else.

wjcandee

For what it's worth, my dealer got my transfer case working wonderfully just by doing that transfer case procedure: drain fluid, refill with fresh stuff, drive it, drain, refill, drive, drain, refill. Cost me like $300. Transfer case runs basically like new for past 2 years.

And the Power Steering pump is cheap. The Maval is the best rebuilt one, and the best value. About $170 with free shipping from Partsgeek is a pretty-good deal, and if you have a good independent mechanic, it's no big deal to put in.

rick hesek

2007 E350 4Matic, 135k miles.
Other than the right cylinder head replacement at 100k miles (misfire code P0302), just normal maintenance. Regular oil changes using Mobil 1.
Great car.

Rick H

joseph-aaron

2004
E320 Sedan (Gas)
143,200 miles
Just bought it a month ago
Inside and out not a scratch
or tear anywhere. Rpm fluctuates at idle
and shifts kinda rough on occasion but
that's minor. Love to drive this car at night.
Sorry have no pic.

wjcandee

Try cleaning or replacing the mass air flow sensor for the rough idle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CO2GE6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Noisy75

W211
2006 E350 (Gas)

291,410 miles
Just regular oil servicing and brake pads. (DIY)
Doesn't drink much oil. Lovely car, drives like new.

kjb55

any record of the balance shaft / gear being changed?

rick hesek

My son's 07 E350, 4Matic, has 135k miles on it and no mechanical issues. The engine is in the plagued production run for the defective balance shaft sprocket, however, has not shown any symptoms.
At 106k miles, we replaced the right side cylinder head due to the common valve guide wear issue. The valve guides are inadequately hardened, wear and the valve then wears the seat. The resulting leakage causes a misfire. The best way to diagnose this is with a compression check.

Rick H

joseph-aaron

Will do that thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

Noisy75

No, but it's a late 2006. Engine 272 number was not in the affected range. It's had all the recalls and a full MB service history, had everything done on time or so it seems. believe me, the first thing I did was check the service records, recalls and the engine number!

w203ck

2 Gasoline engines to report on.

My fathers 03 E320 - 289k with original SBC, engine and transmission (all highway miles)
My 02 E240 that I bought whilst working in South Africa for 6 months - 122k, almost everything was replaced at some point from what I can remember, a great engine none the less.

I think it almost always is how a car was taking care of. I have seen a couple of W211's for sale with 300,000+ miles on them.

Islandgirl_ig

04 E320 4Matic Gas
160,000 miles

A real POS!
Motor mounts
Transmission mount
Both front air struts
Left front upper control arm
Right front lower forward control arm
Right rear axle boot
Cats
Air ride compressor...twice
Both batteries...twice
Brake light switch
SAS
Purge valve
Windshield wiper motor
ABS sensors
Etc.....
Car has now been sitting for about 3 months... still wont crank. Went out and purchased me an Infiniti G35 and fell in love! I will never own another Mercedes again.
...however, if anyone is interested in buying it...

rodneypierce

I have an 09 e550 4matic that is coming up on 100K miles. (97k currently). Its needed/needs the following:

Heater control valve (done, diy)
Drivers side front and rear door handles (keyless entry buttons stopped working, done, diy)
Needs front axle boots
Needs lower ball joints (likely just replace both upper and lower along with tie rod ends)
Brake Pads (done, DIY)
Thermostat/housing (done, DIY)
Battery (done, diy)

Other than that, just normal maintenance.

Its been a very reliable car. I love it every single time I set foot in it to drive it. Plan to keep it for a long time coming.

cmriv

not to mention you unfortunately have the worst year/model 211 built (exception 2003). 4matic, V6, with air ride..... Too much going on too early. Nissans are nice and reliable . No crank? starter that isn't on the list hahaha