common problems and things to look for W212
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2014 Cummins, 2014 E250 Bluetec
Newer to Benz cars, but isnt my 2014 E250 a W212? It has a 4 cylinder diesel in it.
Last edited by Quint22; Aug 9, 2022 at 04:04 PM. Reason: Correct year
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
Oh yeah, that's the diesel, meant 4 cylinder in terms of gas engine. Diesel isn't too popular. Don't really follow them, They have various other issues and it's hard to find anyone besides a Mercedes dealer that would know anything about them, that's the main problem with a super low volume car. Good luck finding aftermarket parts or used parts specific to the diesel also.
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From: WA State, USA
2014 Cummins, 2014 E250 Bluetec
Oh yeah, that's the diesel, meant 4 cylinder in terms of gas engine. Diesel isn't too popular. Don't really follow them, They have various other issues and it's hard to find anyone besides a Mercedes dealer that would know anything about them, that's the main problem with a super low volume car. Good luck finding aftermarket parts or used parts specific to the diesel also.
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
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2011 E350 4MATIC Estate Wagon
Consider replacing shocks on pre-owned E350 W212
When I bought my 2011 EWagon, with 100k miles, I found the ride harsh, but both my Indy Mechanic & local MB Dealer said shocks were ok, as they weren’t leaking.
I didn’t agree & bought OEM Bilstein set of shocks on eBay for $500 & had my MB Body Shop install.
what a difference!
it makes sense to replace shocks on a 10 yr old Wagon with 100K!
I didn’t agree & bought OEM Bilstein set of shocks on eBay for $500 & had my MB Body Shop install.
what a difference!
it makes sense to replace shocks on a 10 yr old Wagon with 100K!
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From: San Francisco
2011 E350 4MATIC Estate Wagon
SAM Satellite Module Failure / 2011 E350 4MATIC Wagon
Forgot to mention that when the front
SAM Satellite Module fails, forget the Indy Shop & DIY!
This pricy part ($800)when failing
can immobilize the vehicle, & can only be linked up by Satellite with a MB Dealer Mechanic.
My Indy Shop couldn’t figure out the problem & cost me a LOT in diagnostic time - like $800!
I never saw MBWorld discussion, but lived through the breakdown & want to spare others the limbo of ignorance as to the Satellite issue!
SAM Satellite Module fails, forget the Indy Shop & DIY!
This pricy part ($800)when failing
can immobilize the vehicle, & can only be linked up by Satellite with a MB Dealer Mechanic.
My Indy Shop couldn’t figure out the problem & cost me a LOT in diagnostic time - like $800!
I never saw MBWorld discussion, but lived through the breakdown & want to spare others the limbo of ignorance as to the Satellite issue!
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W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
It's bit odd MY'11 has satellite built in the F-SAM... and FL uses a separate module in the left side of trunk 
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Aug 15, 2022 at 09:47 PM.
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