How many miles on your W211?
#301
Update. Satt radio replaced. Was quoted $312 to have driver door handle changed. Apparently not covered in warranty for faulty electronical failure. Any ideas where to get handle cheaper than dealer price.
#303
'03 E500
Sport Package
156000 miles
Still Drives smooth and strong but...
- Ball Joints just replaced
- Rear Shade died.
- Some door handle proximity sensors for keyless no good anymore.
- Panorama Roof is not working well, makes loud gear grinding noises and needs help to close, wont sync.
- Transmission harness cove ($7) replaced after it started to stutter uphill. That fixed it.
Looking to replace it soon, hoping for E55 with low miles.
156000 miles
Still Drives smooth and strong but...
- Ball Joints just replaced
- Rear Shade died.
- Some door handle proximity sensors for keyless no good anymore.
- Panorama Roof is not working well, makes loud gear grinding noises and needs help to close, wont sync.
- Transmission harness cove ($7) replaced after it started to stutter uphill. That fixed it.
Looking to replace it soon, hoping for E55 with low miles.
#304
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04 E320
Still kicking
2004 E320 - It's never left me stranded (knock on wood)
115,700 miles, bought with 59K miles about 3-4 years ago.
-HK sound system
-4 zone climate control, Tactite Metallic Grey.
Maint. done so far:
-Oil changes every 10K miles, used to let stealer do it but now I am. Did the first one about 1K miles ago and I am starting to wonder if they were always changing the oil.
-Full set of brakes
-Center Channel front speaker for sound system
-Lower ball joints
-Engine Air Filter
-two new front batteries (get the warrantee if you go to Batteries Plus as they die after about a year... will get OEM next if I can)
-Heater valve that was sticking open.... and that's about it really.
What's on the plate next:
-Finally did the Motor and tranny mounts last week...OMG.. it's a new benz, not a Mack Truck any more.
-Doing front upper ball joints tonight
-Have everything to finally do the valve covers and spark plugs this weekend
-Fuel pump showing signs of dying... will have parts on order to hopefully get knocked out next week and I should be good for a while.
The only issues I've had are with the gas tank and now the fuel pump which I think are kind of bogus issues. This is my 7th benz and is the nicest so far. Plan on driving this until I can afford to pay cash for the next one... no more car payment for moi if I can help it. Hopefully this car will play along with this idea. Thought the new ML was butt *** ugly in pictures, one drove by me last week, now I want one....LOL
115,700 miles, bought with 59K miles about 3-4 years ago.
-HK sound system
-4 zone climate control, Tactite Metallic Grey.
Maint. done so far:
-Oil changes every 10K miles, used to let stealer do it but now I am. Did the first one about 1K miles ago and I am starting to wonder if they were always changing the oil.
-Full set of brakes
-Center Channel front speaker for sound system
-Lower ball joints
-Engine Air Filter
-two new front batteries (get the warrantee if you go to Batteries Plus as they die after about a year... will get OEM next if I can)
-Heater valve that was sticking open.... and that's about it really.
What's on the plate next:
-Finally did the Motor and tranny mounts last week...OMG.. it's a new benz, not a Mack Truck any more.
-Doing front upper ball joints tonight
-Have everything to finally do the valve covers and spark plugs this weekend
-Fuel pump showing signs of dying... will have parts on order to hopefully get knocked out next week and I should be good for a while.
The only issues I've had are with the gas tank and now the fuel pump which I think are kind of bogus issues. This is my 7th benz and is the nicest so far. Plan on driving this until I can afford to pay cash for the next one... no more car payment for moi if I can help it. Hopefully this car will play along with this idea. Thought the new ML was butt *** ugly in pictures, one drove by me last week, now I want one....LOL
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2006 E350 4Matic Elegante
2006 E350 4Matic
111,000
May need new shocks/struts before too long also.
Hope I do not have the dreaded balance shaft issue develop.....
I do love this car though. Its confortable, reasonably fast and looks great with it's black opal paint.
111,000
- New transfer case
- new brakes/rotors
- new coils
- new plugs
- new ECU
May need new shocks/struts before too long also.
Hope I do not have the dreaded balance shaft issue develop.....
I do love this car though. Its confortable, reasonably fast and looks great with it's black opal paint.
#308
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2004 E500
100,100 miles; bought with 80,500 in May 2011. Extended warranty til 114K.
Maintenance/Repairs:
Rear Driver air spring failed and replaced under extended warranty (conversion to full coilovers)
Valve cover gasket replaced 2x under extended warranty
Transmission gasket replaced under extended warranty
Power steering pump replaced under extended warranty
SBC system failed and replaced under MB warranty
Driver int. door/window switch replaced under extended warranty
Heater valve replaced
Spark plugs replaced
Service D
Next up:
Modify rear bumper for dual exhaust
Install Magnaflow X-pipe and AMG SL55 dual exhaust
OE Tuning chip and dyno
Repair AC/heater vent valves in dash
Blackout taillights
100,100 miles; bought with 80,500 in May 2011. Extended warranty til 114K.
Maintenance/Repairs:
Rear Driver air spring failed and replaced under extended warranty (conversion to full coilovers)
Valve cover gasket replaced 2x under extended warranty
Transmission gasket replaced under extended warranty
Power steering pump replaced under extended warranty
SBC system failed and replaced under MB warranty
Driver int. door/window switch replaced under extended warranty
Heater valve replaced
Spark plugs replaced
Service D
Next up:
Modify rear bumper for dual exhaust
Install Magnaflow X-pipe and AMG SL55 dual exhaust
OE Tuning chip and dyno
Repair AC/heater vent valves in dash
Blackout taillights
Last edited by spinn; 06-15-2012 at 12:50 PM.
#309
Junior Member
Almost 100k, tons of work done! But the car runs and drives like new. Lucky for me I bought the car with extensive repairs already completed. I bought it with 82,000.
2003 Mercedes E 320 Sport
Maintence Log
Date Mileage Service Provider Cost
11/3/04 10,869 Mobil One Synthetic 0w-40
12/24/05 19,660 Merc-Benz Synthetic 5w-40
5/3/06 26,000 Mobil One Synthetic 0w-40 and filter,change brake fluid, replace rear brake pads
Warranty work: SBC wiring harness, Battery control unit, voltage regulator
8/11/06 30,580 Warranty: LFT Strut air suspension assembly replace ,front axle carrier bolt
9/8/06 31,375 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40 and filter
2/13/07 37,228 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40 Front Brake Pads and Sensor replaced, air filter
Warranty work: Transmission leak repair, replace guide bushings, perform shift adaptations
Replaced all motor mounts and transmission mounts, electrohydraulic control unit
Replaced transmission gaskets
3/28/07 38,430 Warranty: RT Strut air suspension assembly replace
8/8/07 44,022 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40
3/5/08 49,764 2 Lower ball joints
6/6/08 53,857 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40
10/9/08 56,710 2 Front control arms, interior clean, state inspection
10/18/08 56,809 Replaced power steering pump, balance 4 tires and alignment
12/11/08 58,059 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30
10/20/09 65,351 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30, replaced front brakes and rotors, check battery charge
10/4/10 73,592 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30
12/23/10 78,276 Replaced brake accumulator and brake fluid
2/21/11 79,767 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30
Replaced left lower ball joint and left steeringrod end, repair transmission leak (gasket and plug adaptor)
3/15/11 80,400 Replaced rear air suspension Park Place Mercedes $3,506.09
10/15/11 89,000 Synthetic oil and filter change, cabin and air filters replaced
11/1/11 89,500 New right rear tire due to flat and 4 wheel alignment. Jeffreys got it right, NAPA was way off on alignment
11/15/11 91,000 Brake sensor replacement - Brake warning came on
1/3/12 93,000 Cruise control stalk repaired- trouble shooting difficulty. Throttle body cleaned and replaced intake o-ring
2/4/12 93,890 Replaced RR tire
3/22/12 95,200 New wiper blades
95,688 Replaced front tires Firestone PZ 900
2003 Mercedes E 320 Sport
Maintence Log
Date Mileage Service Provider Cost
11/3/04 10,869 Mobil One Synthetic 0w-40
12/24/05 19,660 Merc-Benz Synthetic 5w-40
5/3/06 26,000 Mobil One Synthetic 0w-40 and filter,change brake fluid, replace rear brake pads
Warranty work: SBC wiring harness, Battery control unit, voltage regulator
8/11/06 30,580 Warranty: LFT Strut air suspension assembly replace ,front axle carrier bolt
9/8/06 31,375 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40 and filter
2/13/07 37,228 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40 Front Brake Pads and Sensor replaced, air filter
Warranty work: Transmission leak repair, replace guide bushings, perform shift adaptations
Replaced all motor mounts and transmission mounts, electrohydraulic control unit
Replaced transmission gaskets
3/28/07 38,430 Warranty: RT Strut air suspension assembly replace
8/8/07 44,022 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40
3/5/08 49,764 2 Lower ball joints
6/6/08 53,857 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-40
10/9/08 56,710 2 Front control arms, interior clean, state inspection
10/18/08 56,809 Replaced power steering pump, balance 4 tires and alignment
12/11/08 58,059 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30
10/20/09 65,351 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30, replaced front brakes and rotors, check battery charge
10/4/10 73,592 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30
12/23/10 78,276 Replaced brake accumulator and brake fluid
2/21/11 79,767 Mobil One Synthetic 5w-30
Replaced left lower ball joint and left steeringrod end, repair transmission leak (gasket and plug adaptor)
3/15/11 80,400 Replaced rear air suspension Park Place Mercedes $3,506.09
10/15/11 89,000 Synthetic oil and filter change, cabin and air filters replaced
11/1/11 89,500 New right rear tire due to flat and 4 wheel alignment. Jeffreys got it right, NAPA was way off on alignment
11/15/11 91,000 Brake sensor replacement - Brake warning came on
1/3/12 93,000 Cruise control stalk repaired- trouble shooting difficulty. Throttle body cleaned and replaced intake o-ring
2/4/12 93,890 Replaced RR tire
3/22/12 95,200 New wiper blades
95,688 Replaced front tires Firestone PZ 900
#317
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2008 ML320CDI
P2 package, Navi, 18's,
54770
CD player replaced. Currently satellite radio no reception, driver door entry/lock doesn't work and sunroof doesn't close one touch (have to hold button)
Appointment on Monday.
Love the ride and heated seats!!!
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54770
CD player replaced. Currently satellite radio no reception, driver door entry/lock doesn't work and sunroof doesn't close one touch (have to hold button)
Appointment on Monday.
Love the ride and heated seats!!!
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#320
Super Member
2003 E500 traded 6/29/12 for MDX. Had 70K miles with a ton of work done under warranty. Great car if not in the shop! Had to let it go before Airmatic replacement and the dreadful gas odor repair. Great discount from the dealer at 8K off MSRP. Trade in value 9.7K.
#321
Senior Member
2003 E320 w/ 121k and nothing out of the ordinary. Couple of rubber stoppers from the washer fluid tank, aside from that just wear and tear items. I'm thinking some suspension components are beginning to wear out though. Getting some awful cupping on the outsides of my front tires (especially drivers side). Tires have over 30k on them anyway so not too worried about that (V rated).