W211_ZANTE

Mine has 100.000 miles (160.000 km) In greece we use w211 as taxis so i have seen many of them for over 400.00km and some at 600.000km which are about 230.000 miles and 400.000 miles. (Have in mind that the brake unit has a life of 1 million brake uses which is about 15 years after that you have to relpace it costs about 2500 euros)

Sherrodk

Great Car
No squeaks or Rattles
300 mile trip last month got 27.6 mpg
No major problems

E2233

Purchase new on European Delivery. Just turned 100,000 miles. Schedule E is due in 6,000 miles. Replaced front struts at independent about nine months ago. The independent had to replace the front struts about a month ago no charge when error appeared on the screen CAR TOO LOW.

Rear axle seals replaced by independent about a year ago. Previously replaced by authorized dealer twice under warranty. The independent said it looks like there was some type of glue paste on the seals. The first time the dealer repair the seals after I found a leak on the floor. About a month later there was a leak on the floor. The dealer billed Mercedes for new seals. Nothing major battery changed, tires replaced and normal maintenance. Tire sensors were replaced on all wheels at different times.

I will take it to the independent for Service E and the 100,000 miles service.

Lamont Lawes

2003 e320 w/sport package
251,000
running super smooth
quiet...have faith my friends

Moundman16

Year - 2004
Model - E500
Miles - 125k
Issues - Just replaced the ignition switch, SBC unit. Currently have a small leak in the main rear seal, front right ball joints need to be replaced, Climate control controls don't really work (only blows on the windshield for the passenger and for the driver it blows through the middle vents)and the alarm siren doesn't work.

markpetersonii

2003 E500 Sport
169k
Runs and drives smooth, but currently dumping money into the brakes and suspension.

Redwood415

Really, 100K miles?? try 300+ my wifes car has 303K miles - Original transmission, rear axle, water pump, head gaskets.
Did have to change catalytic converters last month and will need motor mounts next month.


cheers

Safaa S Abbas

I have a 2004 mercedes e320 w211 with 188k miles. It is very clean, no rust (california car), no dents, not even a scratch . AMG package sun visors, heated and cooled seats, navigation Love this car my favorite body style MB ever made . I replaced valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, and air filter 3 months ago when I first got it with 155k miles . I replaced fuel pump today . Other than that the car hasn't asked for much i dont have any problems with it not a single light on the dash 🙄 by the way I drove the car from san Diego California to Chicago and came back with only an oil change

mcleantmw

Just hit the 184,000 miles. Running rough at idle so had plugs and wires replaced at an independent MB Shop. Still some occasional misfires, so DIY project: I replaced all eight ignition coils myself with Bosch parts from Advance Auto.....guy said they are same German-made parts sold to Mercedes Benz as OEM. My cost $69 each; MB Dealer $166 - $211 depending whether you get them from an online discount MB Dealer (e.g., www.getmercedesparts.com or www.parts.mercedesbenzofDurham.com). Runs like silk now! Here's how I've maintained my E500 since I bought it Pre-owned in 2005 at local MB Dealer: Mobil 1 change every 5k - 6k miles; transmission fluid & filter changed each 40k miles; other fluids changed periodically such as brakes, power steering, coolant, etc; change spark plugs every 50k - 70k miles (MB says every 100k miles...... no way!).

Based upon www.mercedessource.com recommendation for high miles vehicles, I'm also going to start changing just the oil filer myself in between oil changes at 3k miles.

Major repairs: Intake Manifold replaced 183,000 miles; both front air shocks, one about 75,000 miles, the other about 165,000 miles; front end ball joints etc second time about 155,000 miles; water pump about 150,000 miles; fan belt pulley & tensioner about 160,000 miles. Warranty Repairs: Radiator and transmission torque converter from glycol contamination @ 45,000 miles; SBC Unit @ 60,000 miles.

The above are just what I recall without doing through all my maintenance records.

I'll be happy to answer any questions from you folks.

jimbo1763

That's interesting to me. My 2007 E350, now at 176,000, has begun to throw a code randomly indicating a misfire on the #3 cylinder. I plan to replace just that ignition coil and see if that takes care of things, and if it doesn't to replace the rest. The coil replacement process looks pretty straight-forward. Looks like the design on them changed some since your model, and there are not the same number of wires and plugs to deal with.

I know this sounds stupid, but my biggest challenge on that is going to be getting the engine cover off. The front is a snap, but the back hangs on like grim death.

mcleantmw

It's recommended to replace all eight (or six) ignition coils instead of just a faulty one. That's what I've seen as a recommendation.

jimbo1763

I have seen the same. If I can get that back cover off easily enough, I may just take the opportunity to replace all six. Replacing just one may somehow stress the others, and the cost is not huge.

N_Jay

The coils work independently and can be replaced independently.

mcleantmw

That's true, but if you have a 184,000 high mileage vehicle like mine, it's likely that all ignition coils are near their end of life, and it makes sense to replace all eight of them instead of just the defective one. Same goes for routine replacement of spark plugs, replacing all eight makes to most sense for the same reason. But that's just my perspective, and unless it's a low mileage vehicle where just one ignition coil fails, I've read it's best to replace all ignition coils instead of just one.......something to do with intermixing a brand new one with the rest that are worn and operate less efficiently......just what I've read from seasoned mechanics.

mcleantmw

FYI, took me about 1 1/2 hours to replace all eight of the ignition coils on my 2003 E500. Most challenging was removing to the two spark plug wires from each coil. Likely, I just had my plugs and wires replaced so the rubber cups from each two sets spark plug wire going into each coil was not "fused on" from wear & tear and heat. I just used a small head screw driver to loosing up each wire cup all the way around and then could pull the cup off. Removing and replace the electrical connector on each coil was easy. Also was cautious about unscrewing the small bolt hold each coil so that I didn't drop it down the side of the engine.......I had no spares!

jimbo1763

I think that the design has changed for my 2007. It certainly doesn't look the same, anyway.

See this link (hope it works!)

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item5

N_Jay

Makes as much sense as replacing all ball joints when the first goes bad, and replacing both brake, turn, headlight, etc. bulbs when one burns out.

mcleantmw

I don't think that's the correct coil for your vehicle. I'd suggest you first find the part you need on one of the online MB Dealer's parts sites such as www.getmercedesparts.com They offer discount prices on the MB parts if you order them online (not onsite at the dealer). See the part data below for your vehicle which you indicated is a 2007 MB E350. Looks just like the same part design as for my 2003 E500 except with a different part number. Then you can ensure it's the same type part when researching substitutes at other discount parts stores, e.g., AdvanceAuto.

ELECTRICAL / IGNITION SYSTEM / IGNITION SYSTEM / IGNITION COIL
2729060060 - IGNITION COIL
E350

Here's the gif picture: https://www.getmercedesparts.com/med.../5/5717175.gif

MSRP Core ? Save Online Price
$75.00 $0.00 $16.50 $58.50

jimbo1763

Hmm. Same parts number on both websites.

mcleantmw

Okay, I was looking at the picture of the coil which is obviously not the correct one for the part number.

N_Jay

Got to FCP Euro, or ECS for fitment.

FCPEuro

272 ignition coils are extremely stout, no reason to replace all six. If you are replacing 6 of anything, I would definitely recommend the plugs. Delphi is the original supplier for ignition coils, buying that brand should save you a bit. The rear cover should not be a fight, I suspect the hinge at the rear of the cover is latched when you are pulling on it.

--Kyle

mcleantmw

So, see the photo of the backside of the cover with both pieces attached. After you take the front cover off, there are four clamp on brackets you can see at the front and rear of the air filter housing. I pull up the main cover front the back or front to unsnap the two brackets and then pull up on the opposite end to dislodge the other two. You see that the large round gasket must align with the MAF bracket in the back of the engine when you replace the main air intake cover.......once that aligned you can push down hard to engage the two back brackets and then push down the front of the cover for the other two brackets.

Wodeshed

There's a clip at the back end that needs to be undone. I use a screwdriver to do it but your mileage may vary.

Kieran Sanchez

2008 E350
150K mikes
Battery/Alt/audio module for power draw issue/brakes
All and all it has been a good car.