Rascal4211

Want to buy a 2016 c450 with 20k miles but I've seen forums with problems about them so I've been been wondering if it's worth it

chassis

Welcome! There is a section of this site that addresses your target vehicle, is the W205 section: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w205-186/

MJ50

moved to W205 forum...

GringoBling

solid cars with no consistent problems, just make sure the pano sunroof (if so equipped) has been updated to the new rails. It's free.

89Benz300SE

I have a C450. I bought it used with 19,500 miles November 2018. I have about 27,000 miles on it now. I got it over a C300 because it has the 6 cyl engine. I love it other than a few minor things, which I think plague these cars.

My major complaint is the amount of rattles and creaks in the car. The dealer was not much of help to fix those.

Also, make sure it has the upgraded sound system. The previous owner got the performance seats, rear shades and the perfume in the glove compartment instead of the better sound system.

Lastly, I have to say that some of the plastics, like the kick panels, are made of cheap plastic and they scratch easy.

Can you share the spec's of the car and how much it is listed for?

GringoBling

you need some felt tape. My C400 was the same but it is whisper quiet now!

89Benz300SE

The problem is locating the rattles and creaks. The dealer was so mad with me because I kept going every two weeks for them to fix the rattles. The service adviser gave me two feet of mercedes felt and told me to try fixing it myself. Sometimes I feel like the techs and shop foreman are useless now a days. (no offense to any one who works that job and is good)

Csandoval1988

I currently have 68k miles on my odometer and haven't had any problems with my c450 just doing my scheduled maintenance ! Solid cars, I have driven it like I stole it from the first day ive gotten it haha.

Mr. J

Tell me more about this rail upgrade please?

GringoBling

Mercedes revised the design of the pano roof, and its a free upgrade to anyone that has it and is under warranty. The basically replace everything but the glass and motor. It is quieter and more stable.

nasroo7

When did they revise the pano roof? how to know if mine is new or old?

GringoBling

on your 2010?

Greeneyety

I haven't heard anyone else discuss this (or did I miss something?). You're saying we can take our car to the dealer for a FREE warranty replacement of the pano roof rails, as an upgrade, even if there is nothing wrong with the existing rails? Did you actually have this done? Thanks.

dennish

I would like the answer to this also..

GringoBling

if it doesn't have the new design, it is prone to failure.

And yes I did. There was nothing wrong with my roof but while the dealer had it they showed me the old version wobbles and that MB will cover it. So they did.

dennish

What years are the old design? The new design?

GringoBling

idk. I have a 2015.

Greeneyety

Thanks. Has anyone else had this experience or service? If so, can you share with us your knowledge. With all the horror stories about the pano roof this sounds like a great opportunity. Half this forum is afraid to open their roof for fear of failure.

dennish

I called the dealer(MB of Walnut Creek) where I purchased my 2016 c300 CPO. They stated there is no current recall or update on my cars roof rails.

Greeneyety

DITTO.

GringoBling

maybe it was only for the 2015 i dunno. They just did a recall on 700,000 of them up to 2011 I believe.

nasroo7

on the 2017

GringoBling

are you having issues with it? Maybe you already have the updated design

lukeg310

I had a 2015 C300 for about a year. I had the strange Burmester audio problem that took a software update and tweeter to be replaced. The internal cabin creaks and noises drove me crazy going over all types of roads. I didnt have any panoramic issues but I recommend for you to test the car with audio loud to see how the speakers are and see the cabin noise when you drive bumpy roads.