How many miles on your W211?
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From: austin, texas, usa
2006 e320 cdi
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From: Columbia, MO
E320 & X166
I just changed jobs from one that put about 28k a year on my car to one that will only put about 8k or less. Now those milestones will be a long time wait 
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2004 E55 AMG
1) year and model=04 E55 AMG
2) mileage=57,000
3) mechanical problems=rear window shade does not work
4) electrical problems/items that do no function: driver door does not open when in possension of the key (keyless go), all other doors work, TPS not working
2) mileage=57,000
3) mechanical problems=rear window shade does not work
4) electrical problems/items that do no function: driver door does not open when in possension of the key (keyless go), all other doors work, TPS not working
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Fishers, IN
E 320 CDI
2005 CDI, Euro Delivery. 214,000 miles 342,000 km.
Still running strong, 38-40 mpg.
Needs a couple of glow plugs, tranny makes a bit of noise and slightly jerks when accelerating.
Have replaced ball joints, and control arms. (to be expected)
Also replaced water pump, and a couple of fuel line connected to the fuel filter.
One front spring rusted in-half. Replaced both.
Two sets of rotors, and 3 sets of pads. Five sets of tires.
Side marker bulbs.
According to dealer/World Wide Motors, tranny connector supposed to be leaking- not repaired, but it's been leaking for 150,000 miles....no evidence on the floor...
Other minor stuff I can't remember, like air filters, fuel filters, etc.
Other than that- a great runner. Just made a 2000 mile r/t averaging 39 mpg.
Still running strong, 38-40 mpg.
Needs a couple of glow plugs, tranny makes a bit of noise and slightly jerks when accelerating.
Have replaced ball joints, and control arms. (to be expected)
Also replaced water pump, and a couple of fuel line connected to the fuel filter.
One front spring rusted in-half. Replaced both.
Two sets of rotors, and 3 sets of pads. Five sets of tires.
Side marker bulbs.
According to dealer/World Wide Motors, tranny connector supposed to be leaking- not repaired, but it's been leaking for 150,000 miles....no evidence on the floor...
Other minor stuff I can't remember, like air filters, fuel filters, etc.
Other than that- a great runner. Just made a 2000 mile r/t averaging 39 mpg.
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From: Plainfield, IL
2004 E-320 4 Matic
Miles on E-320
Bought my car used with 117K on it. No maintenance history available but the car has been pretty reliable. So far no major issues. I believe I have bad ball joints now and I am sure it needs a tune up. Also would like to change trans fluid. As mentioned above, I have no history.
It is now at 175 K. I know I am looking at a huge bill for catch up work though.
It is now at 175 K. I know I am looking at a huge bill for catch up work though.
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'04 E320 4MATIC Wagon
2004 E320 Estate
89000 miles
Heater Valve replaced, front cv boots replaced, valve cover gaskets replaced, secondary battery replacement, rumble seat latch handle replaced, tranny sensor, brake pads all around.
89000 miles
Heater Valve replaced, front cv boots replaced, valve cover gaskets replaced, secondary battery replacement, rumble seat latch handle replaced, tranny sensor, brake pads all around.
Last edited by Douglasdw; Sep 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM.
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From: SF Bay Area, CA
2005 E500 Wagon
1) 2005 E500 wagon
2) ~57,000
3) Cabin temp sensor thinks car is 96 degrees inside. LOL. great for summer / AC. Will prob get that one fixed come winter.
recently got new rear brakes and spark plugs but that is maintenance--don't think of that as "problems"
2) ~57,000
3) Cabin temp sensor thinks car is 96 degrees inside. LOL. great for summer / AC. Will prob get that one fixed come winter.
recently got new rear brakes and spark plugs but that is maintenance--don't think of that as "problems"
Last edited by PGIIPT35; Oct 4, 2012 at 01:41 PM.
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From: Chicago
02 E320
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2006 4Matic wagon Elegance, Infiniti 2004 G35 Sport, 1969 Jaguar XKE (s) 1988 Camaro Convert (s)
Miles and Smiles
2006 4Matic wagon with 91008 miles. No problems to date
Usual stuff for scheduled maint. plus tires and a new windshield (very large stone in the center).
Usual stuff for scheduled maint. plus tires and a new windshield (very large stone in the center).
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From: San Antonio, Texas
04' E500 w/Appear. PKG, Panorama Roof
Miles on w211
196,000 Mi
2004 E500
All struts ( Very costly) ( $2200 each)
Valve gaskets
Battery (2x)
Alternator
Rear light harness
Brakes 1x ( Full rotors ) 4x pads
A/C compressor/evaporator 1x and now acting up again-
Repeatedly the motor mounts break- $500 each ( there are 4)
Several minor annoying issues abound- Roof (pano) will not open- dealer quoted $5000 to repair- Rear screen stuck up Dealer quotes $1500 to repair...
I have religiously done regular maintenance but over all I am disappointed in the "non-major" mechanical failures. I was almost going to buy an S class in 2004 but a friend told me of his issues and commented the E was used as a taxi in Europe so probably a lot more reliable- Geez
2004 E500
All struts ( Very costly) ( $2200 each)
Valve gaskets
Battery (2x)
Alternator
Rear light harness
Brakes 1x ( Full rotors ) 4x pads
A/C compressor/evaporator 1x and now acting up again-
Repeatedly the motor mounts break- $500 each ( there are 4)
Several minor annoying issues abound- Roof (pano) will not open- dealer quoted $5000 to repair- Rear screen stuck up Dealer quotes $1500 to repair...
I have religiously done regular maintenance but over all I am disappointed in the "non-major" mechanical failures. I was almost going to buy an S class in 2004 but a friend told me of his issues and commented the E was used as a taxi in Europe so probably a lot more reliable- Geez
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
196,000 Mi
2004 E500
All struts ( Very costly) ( $2200 each)
Valve gaskets
Battery (2x)
Alternator
Rear light harness
Brakes 1x ( Full rotors ) 4x pads
A/C compressor/evaporator 1x and now acting up again-
Repeatedly the motor mounts break- $500 each ( there are 4)
Several minor annoying issues abound- Roof (pano) will not open- dealer quoted $5000 to repair- Rear screen stuck up Dealer quotes $1500 to repair...
I have religiously done regular maintenance but over all I am disappointed in the "non-major" mechanical failures. I was almost going to buy an S class in 2004 but a friend told me of his issues and commented the E was used as a taxi in Europe so probably a lot more reliable- Geez
2004 E500
All struts ( Very costly) ( $2200 each)
Valve gaskets
Battery (2x)
Alternator
Rear light harness
Brakes 1x ( Full rotors ) 4x pads
A/C compressor/evaporator 1x and now acting up again-
Repeatedly the motor mounts break- $500 each ( there are 4)
Several minor annoying issues abound- Roof (pano) will not open- dealer quoted $5000 to repair- Rear screen stuck up Dealer quotes $1500 to repair...
I have religiously done regular maintenance but over all I am disappointed in the "non-major" mechanical failures. I was almost going to buy an S class in 2004 but a friend told me of his issues and commented the E was used as a taxi in Europe so probably a lot more reliable- Geez
The E's I saw in Europe were 4 cy or 6 cy no air suspension, no sbc brakee, no sliding roof of any type. The E cab was basic car dont' remember if they had auto or std didn't look that close.
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From: Missouri
2005 Mercedes Benz E500 4matic
1. 2005 E500 4matic
2. 52,000
3. replaced vanity mirror micro switch, can't get the garage door opener to work (might be me), small bubble on console fabric (researching the fix), no mechanical problems (looking forward to none).
2. 52,000
3. replaced vanity mirror micro switch, can't get the garage door opener to work (might be me), small bubble on console fabric (researching the fix), no mechanical problems (looking forward to none).
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From: Missouri
2005 Mercedes Benz E500 4matic
Been perusing the thread more throroughly and getting depressed. Either everyone drives the **** out of their cars or MBs are fragile. I drove a toyota for 200k with almost zero problems (no power and no good looks of course) Somebody encourage me! I'm losing it man!
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From: Richmond, VA
2013 E350
JK
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From: Missouri
2005 Mercedes Benz E500 4matic
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From: Washington State
2005 E320 CDI
2005 E320 CDI Diesel
120,000
Problems:
Engine ECU/Computer Died;
Motor mounts replaced;
A/C-Heater Damper doors hang up;
both headlight bulbs replaced-separately;
battery in trunk replaced;
water leak repaired in trunk lid joint above license plate;
sunroof seal replaced due to leaking water;
Keyless Go function for locking & unlocking drive side doors in KAPUT;
Keyless Go function for passenger side doors fail more than work correctly;
All glow plugs replaced after one failed;
EXISTING water leak into trunk in area behind rear left tire;
NOTE: I really love driving this car. It has great torque/response and gets MPG in mid-30's when I drive economically.
Owned car since 2007 and 46K miles; from dealer in Arizona. I live in the Pacific NW!
