High mileage E class
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03 E320, 03 Lexus RX300
2003 RWD E320
I don't have that many miles yet. I have 116,800 miles and have no major issues. I will probably have to do a Tranny Flush soon (have not done this yet since 73,000 miles!
Just regular things that need replaced like control arms, ball joints, engine and transmission mounts.. I have a wheel bearing thats bad due to a crater i hit on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Engine and transmission aren't giving me any problems. no CEL's I need to replace my Aux battery and probably the part that plugs into the alternator.
I don't have that many miles yet. I have 116,800 miles and have no major issues. I will probably have to do a Tranny Flush soon (have not done this yet since 73,000 miles!
Just regular things that need replaced like control arms, ball joints, engine and transmission mounts.. I have a wheel bearing thats bad due to a crater i hit on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Engine and transmission aren't giving me any problems. no CEL's I need to replace my Aux battery and probably the part that plugs into the alternator.
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From: New Jersey
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2003 RWD E320
I don't have that many miles yet. I have 116,800 miles and have no major issues. I will probably have to do a Tranny Flush soon (have not done this yet since 73,000 miles!
Just regular things that need replaced like control arms, ball joints, engine and transmission mounts.. I have a wheel bearing thats bad due to a crater i hit on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Engine and transmission aren't giving me any problems. no CEL's I need to replace my Aux battery and probably the part that plugs into the alternator.
I don't have that many miles yet. I have 116,800 miles and have no major issues. I will probably have to do a Tranny Flush soon (have not done this yet since 73,000 miles!
Just regular things that need replaced like control arms, ball joints, engine and transmission mounts.. I have a wheel bearing thats bad due to a crater i hit on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Engine and transmission aren't giving me any problems. no CEL's I need to replace my Aux battery and probably the part that plugs into the alternator.
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Tesla Model S P100D
What is it with the NJ Turnpike? Is that the worst road in America? Why can't they maintain that road properly. Or is the road funded by suspension, tire, and wheel manufacturers to cause as much damage as possible?
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From: CT, USA
2006 E350 4Matic
My buddy has a 2003 E320 with 280K miles on it and it's in excellent condition. That's why I got my E350 - figured they can last. Not sure about mine though (06 E350) - the odo just clicked 100K and I got the red screen of brake death (SBC pump is bad) so I'll be calling in for the 10 yr/unlimited mileage replacement for that.
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From: CT, USA
2006 E350 4Matic
The only exception was a VW TDI that was crap right after the warranty expired - 5 $300 MAF sensors (every 30K miles it seemed - the gasser version of the same part is only $60), timing belt @ 60K miles, turbo @45K miles, glow plug wiring harness @50K...got rid of it at 160K when the last MAF sensor went on me as I was entering the highway & it decided to go "limp-home mode" as I merged in front of a truck - almost killed me. I was doing 150 miles a day in a commute and hoped to save money on gas & maintenance by going diesel. Didn't. Will never buy another VW (or Audi) in my life.
I'd expect a Benz to be better constructed than my Chevys, BMWs & Subarus. Hell, my Jag didn't require that much intervention.
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
116000
3 sets if brakes 2 by dealer
1 Front airmatic strut
Rear airsprings
Rear airmatic shocks
Ball joints
Ignition key
door locks
a/c blower motor
A/c hoses
Idle pulley
SBC brake system
and normal oil changes. Probably left out a few things like cracked wood paneling replaced under warranty, blister of leather arm rest and so on.
3 sets if brakes 2 by dealer
1 Front airmatic strut
Rear airsprings
Rear airmatic shocks
Ball joints
Ignition key
door locks
a/c blower motor
A/c hoses
Idle pulley
SBC brake system
and normal oil changes. Probably left out a few things like cracked wood paneling replaced under warranty, blister of leather arm rest and so on.
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From: Stockton CA
92 W124 500E, 93 W201 190E, 11 C207 E350, 05 W211 E55
278K miles on my wifes 03 E320 with M112 motor
zero mechanical failures except for failed fuel pump around 190K miles.
I have been up on ALL services since day 1...
zero mechanical failures except for failed fuel pump around 190K miles.
I have been up on ALL services since day 1...
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From: Athens, GA USA
2011 E63, 2011 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 v8, 2013 GMC Denali XL, 1965 Ford Mustang, 2005 Merc. E500
2005 E500 163000 miles. Front airmatic struts replaced about 3 years ago. Also not happy with the MB tex, its splitting. Drives great and no engine or drive train problems.
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From: South Carolina
04 E320
04 E320 4Matic...every problem you can think of. When i bought the car i had mo idea what i was getting myself into. Sludge in the engine, leaking tranny fluid like crazy, SBC unit failing, both batteries replaced twice, ESP is malfunctioning now so my car hasnt moved in like 2 months, replaced all air struts, all control arms, air compressor, trunk and sunroof leak, motor mounts and tranny mount, and just the normal wear and tear. F this car. 
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From: Sacramento, CA
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
How do you not notice this when you purchased the car?
And if it was not leaking then, but is now leaking like "crazy", ....... Are you sure the car is/has been properly maintained?
Seems to me like what you experience could easily be taken care of by a trained factory technician.
And if it was not leaking then, but is now leaking like "crazy", ....... Are you sure the car is/has been properly maintained?
Seems to me like what you experience could easily be taken care of by a trained factory technician.
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From: South Carolina
04 E320
Originally Posted by S70Houston
How do you not notice this when you purchased the car?
And if it was not leaking then, but is now leaking like "crazy", ....... Are you sure the car is/has been properly maintained?
Seems to me like what you experience could easily be taken care of by a trained factory technician.
And if it was not leaking then, but is now leaking like "crazy", ....... Are you sure the car is/has been properly maintained?
Seems to me like what you experience could easily be taken care of by a trained factory technician.
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From: Dartmouth, MA
1967 250SE, 2022 GLC300 2023 EQB300, 2018 AMG GT
220,000 miles. I had to replace all of the known culprits mentioned in these forums, I did 99% of the work myself. I love the car and I intend to get to 500K miles with it.
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From: Sacramento, CA
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
Didnt notice the transmission fluid until it was sitting. And you are correct, it can be taken care of by a mb mechanic. I am waiting to get my taxes back so i can afford it. I'm a single mother with 2 jobs, 2 cars and a house to maintain. The benz wasn't top priority. I've fixed most of the crap that was wrong with it. When i bought it, i was told it needed cats. Sales guy was an idiot. It needed motor mounts. This car is just a true POS. I fix one thing, something else goes wrong. My benz is a true "Money Pit".
And sorry here as well, a Benz is a fine machine which needs to be maintained as such. If taken care of, it is by far a POS, if neglected, it will turn for sure into one.
If you do not have the funds to maintain this car, it is not the car for you.
I changed motor mounts at 84K miles, even a Benz is not bullet proof as it is still designed and build by humans.
But if you read here, there are many cars out there with lots of miles on them, but they are most likely not neglected and properly maintained.
You probably bought a high miler from a used car lot, the car was picked up at an auction and quickly turned over to you to make a quick buck and you thought it was pretty cool to own a Benz, not doing the prior homework on the car or getting it inspected by a professional.
Lesson learned! GOOD LUCK.
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From: Coastal Georgia, USA
2007 E350 Sedan
168000 miles on my 2007 E350.
Major repairs have been balance shaft and conductor plate. Most everything else has been routine maintenance. I get regular maintenance done timely.
I look to drive the car well past 200K miles if I can.
Major repairs have been balance shaft and conductor plate. Most everything else has been routine maintenance. I get regular maintenance done timely.
I look to drive the car well past 200K miles if I can.
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From: MA
2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
Didnt notice the transmission fluid until it was sitting. And you are correct, it can be taken care of by a mb mechanic. I am waiting to get my taxes back so i can afford it. I'm a single mother with 2 jobs, 2 cars and a house to maintain. The benz wasn't top priority. I've fixed most of the crap that was wrong with it. When i bought it, i was told it needed cats. Sales guy was an idiot. It needed motor mounts. This car is just a true POS. I fix one thing, something else goes wrong. My benz is a true "Money Pit".
