In order from newest to oldest:

-Front fog lamp beam screen cap loose, up to VINs ending in A348118 and X109178
-MY 04 E500 with 7G-Tronic shift quality complaints
-Cars with bi-xenon headlights, brightness of left and right brake lamps differ
-MY 03, up to VIN A144475, SRS MIL illumination
-MY 04 V60 phone locks up
-Rear window cannot be heated in upper area
-Station wagon up to Feb 2004 production without automatic liftgate, tailgate does not open fully in cold weather
-Audio system intermittently not functioning
-Leaks at the internal steering lines of the control head and/or steering gear housing
-"TeleAid Not Active" displayed in instrument cluster
-Orion Grey interior color electric roof switch cover
-Poor hands-free quality when using voice control system
-Elimination of glovebox shelf and front ashtray rubber mat
-Update of navigation processor
-Front brake shudders during braking, up to 7/1/03 production, with Special Protection package
-Parktronic intermittently non-functional
-Steering wheel heater non-functional, VIN range 219405 to 380430
-Noises associated with SBC system
-MY 03 E320 without Airmatic, rumbling noise from rear axle area
-TeleAid runaway
-Engine does not start
-DTC D300 in navigation system
-MY 03 engine control unit software update
-SRS lamp on
-Whistling noise when depressing the brake pedal
-Fault message "Battery: Visit Workshop"
-Parktronic triggers without obvious cause
-Fuel filler cap, up to production date 10/03
-E55 Check Engine light on and engine in limp-home mode
-Instrument cluster error message, up to VIN 350386
-Buzzing noise during pressure buildup from SBC system, up to 3/1/03 production
-Intermittent wipe function software change
-Front turn signals inop
-Verizon preferred roaming list
-Intermittent loss of sound with Audio 50
-Trunk lid springs back when opened, up to VIN A212000
-MY 2003 premature failure of halogen headlamp bulbs
-Water drips into trunk when trunklid is open, up to VIN A190000
-Leakage from spare wheel well
-CDs played on both side not always ejected
-Water leaking into trunk and/or third brake light not water tight and/or electrical fault
-"TeleAid defective, Visit Workshop"
-E500 engine noise
-Check Engine light with DTC P2003 stored
-Wiper blade noisy, up to VIN A218290
-MY 2003, no audio mute when SOS, roadside or info button pressed
-TeleAid malfunction, failed calls or vehicle data/location unavailable
-MY 2003 cell phone "no service" displayed
-No calls triggered when roadside, SOS or info buttons pressed
-MY 2003 Front seatbelt buckle noise when inserting tongue
-Erroneous Parktronic activation
-Up to VIN A097230, water entry into fuse box and/or front footwell, possible malfunction of electrical system
-Airmatic ride height low at cold ambient temps
-Corrosion of weld at sealing flange of windshield and rear window
-E320 without Airmatic, rumbling noise from front axle area on rough roads
-Radio interference
-Leak at steering rack connection
-Intermittent synchronization loss from sliding roof/panorama roof
-Cover for trunk fuse panel difficult to remove, up to 11/30/02 production
-Debris in taillamp, up to VIN A180000
-Fuse box in spare wheel recess loose
-No FM reception with Audio 50
-A/C compressor switches on and off frequently
-Automatic switching off of electrical consumers
-MY 2003 Keyless Go system
-MY 2003 front door lock knob

 

Well, it looks like it isn't too bad

 

It's interesting that the list for the CLK is a lot shorter.

 

The 211 has newer/more "electro" components than the 209.

 

Any W203, C32 bulletins?

 

I have a list of all 203 bulletins, but the list is so incredibly long, it would take me a few hours to type it. Once I get some free time I'll make another thread.

 

These are really helpful, Thank you

 

If you want to know more about a particular bulletin, just ask. I'll elaborate.

 

Thanks for the list. I would like a little bit more elaboration of the following:
- shift quality of the 7G (what types of issues?)
- elimination of glove box shelf (was it supposed to be there?)
- update of navigation processor (is it supposed to fix the problem where the car is about 50 feet off?)
- intermittent parktronic problems (I have these, where it randomly activates)


Thanks for your help. Where did you get this info?

 

There is a software flash update for the transmission control unit which is supposed to solve the shift quality complaints of the 7G trans.
The elimination of the glovebox shelf was just a cost-cutting measure for 2004. If yours is a 2004 model, you are not supposed to have it. The navigation bulletin only addresses problems cars are having when they do not automatically update when an up-to-date DVD is inserted. The front Parktronic sensors may be too sensitive, there are updated sensors which are less sensitive. Also, the bulletin states that front license plate frames should not be installed, as these may interfere with the sensors.

 

any way to read details on these TSBs to see if any are acutally a failure I'm seeing on my car?

 

I'll have to read it and report to you what it says, which ones in particular are you concerned with?

 

Oh boy...

 

Let me collect the ones that I think maybe related to issues I'm seeing and then I will pm you. I want to take my car in to the dealer in the next 1-2 weeks, so I'm making a list and checking it twice to find out all things that have been naughty and all those things that are working really nice.....(is it too early to start thinking about Christmas?)

TIA

 

Thanks for the bulletin info.

 

Thanks very much MBtech208, would appreciate if you can provide more information on the following!

-Poor hands-free quality when using voice control system
-Noises associated with SBC system
-Buzzing noise during pressure buildup from SBC system, up to 3/1/03 production
-Intermittent wipe function software change

 

I am interested in

1) SBC Braking Noise
I think that is TSB 42.46.570

2) TeleAid Not Active Displayed

3) Also, the one regarding the 7 Speed

4) I have these codes on my service list that were performed.

I would love to know what these are:

Perform AudioUpdate / Short Test Perform 54-1011 Control Module Version Code Perform 54-1035 Damage Code 82 669 90 Operation Number 541011 0.3 HRS Operation Number 541035 0.2 HRS


Thanks guys...

 

MBTech208
My new E320, 2300 miles has the following issues
-Noises associated with SBC system
-Buzzing noise during pressure buildup from SBC system, up to 3/1/03 production
-Intermittent wipe function software change
would greatly appreciate details on these technical bulletins since my dealer claims not to be familar with at least the brake related noises
Thanks So Much
James

 

That's a lot of work. Why don't you just scan the list and paste it into a thread? If you don't have access to a scanner or if there is no forum member near you who can do it, I'll do it for you.

 

I have been waiting a long time to see if anyone could post these TSB.. Someone PLEASE!!! Hehe..

 

please could you advise on e500 engine noises, is the a bulletin on pwr stearing noises, mine started to make noise, and found fluid low, but could find no leaks

thanks

 

Yes,

I want to know about 03 E500 engine noise.

My E500 starting to have more noticable noise after service. (12K miles) The noise is from left size of engine (SBC side, infront of front passager seat, but not SBC pump noise)) Like da, da, da, da....sounds. The noise is constantly going on...The tech told me that is normal for MB engine, but am I pickup the car that is abnormal without noise when is new? BS!!

Also...

When I turn on the fan, I can heard the bell noise. What was the problem.

And.....

I just replace both the rear struts due to leaking and makes noise. It was fine for 2k miles, but now the car is bumping that I can feelt every road bump. I have drive more than 100 units of E500 and this is weird..

Hope you can help me out by telling what I should tell the tech what to look for. Thanks in advance

 

Hello can anyone please post a video of 2004 e320 with bi-xenon cornering light that goes up and down then left and right on startup, I brought my car to the dealer after the the accident for the headlight replacement, now the headlight was installed the functions of going down and up, then side to side doesn't work anymore. brought it back for reprogramming they said there is no such thing as going side by side it only goes up and down. . . so please if anyone please share a video of your headlight with model 2004 E320.

Thanks

 

My 04 E320 has the bi-xenon headlights. They only go up/down. The car was built in March 2004 so maybe earlier 04 builds had the side-to-side capability. If you're certain your had this feature before the accident then the dealer reprogrammed it incorrectly or the only software available deleated the side-to-side initialization. I don't think it's needed.

 

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I bought my car on march 2004 with code 422 appearance package Bi-xenon cornering lamps, I'm pretty sure I have that functionality because thats the first thing I have notice when we bought the car ...My car is still in the dealership and its now on the 2nd week that they had it... still trying to figure out how to program... again thank you and happy holidays