R-Class (W251) Produced 2006-2013: R320CDI, R350, R420CDI, R500

R Owners - What's your year/mileage?

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Old 05-06-2014 | 10:15 PM
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2006 R500
2006 R500 with 11K miles
Old 05-07-2014 | 11:04 AM
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2012 with 30k miles
Old 05-07-2014 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by eromlige
2006 R500 with 11K miles
11K miles? Is that a collector car that has been sitting in the barn or something?
Old 05-07-2014 | 12:00 PM
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No, it's no collector's item. Just what happens when you find a car that was owned by older individuals, that had the means to pay cash for it initially.
Not use it as a primary vehicle, pass away and not have any other family interested enough to pick it up.

I guess I was in the right time and space to get a seemingly good deal. Well, I suppose that sort of remains to be seen, no?
Old 05-30-2014 | 12:43 PM
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2007- R 350 4 matic.
Originally Posted by R350-2007
I'd love to know what life span the R really has. On the used market it seems people trade them at 100K or less.

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2007 R350 95K
Mine is 2007 with 214,000 miles. Bought it in 2012.
Last year replaced all air springs &struts, intake mani volt , steering pump, and few sensors.
Now it has check engine lights, codes P2188,P2190, and P2006.

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Old 06-02-2014 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by R350-2007
I'd love to know what life span the R really has. On the used market it seems people trade them at 100K or less.

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2007 R350 95K
I have a little over 66,000 on a 2009 R320 diesel. I had the oil leak problem which I had fixed. This the most comfortable, spacious, and enjoyable car to drive that I have ever owned. I consider it MB best kept secret. I think the diesel engine is good for 200K miles and I plan to keep it that long.
Old 06-06-2014 | 10:39 AM
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2008 R320 CDI, 2006 smart fortwo cabrio, 1983 240D, 1982 300SD, 1980 300SD
2008 CDI with 110k miles, bought at 60k and only one shock and two air bags to repair so far in 3 years. Seen several for sale with over 200k miles now...a 2011 and a couple of 2007s (I only pay attention to the diesels). They are built to go the distance, just up to you to put up with the maintenance and repairs, the paint and body holds up very well.
Old 08-03-2014 | 08:53 PM
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longevity

06 r350 78,000
have had three major service calls. glad I have an extended warranty
1st trip to Mercedes $12,786
2nd trip to Mercedes $6,100
3rd trip to Mercedes $11,540

yikes this car is garbage. warranty over in a year and a half - this truck is gone in a year.
Old 08-04-2014 | 09:38 PM
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2007 R320 4matic / Airmatic
Originally Posted by cathanas
06 r350 78,000
have had three major service calls. glad I have an extended warranty
1st trip to Mercedes $12,786
2nd trip to Mercedes $6,100
3rd trip to Mercedes $11,540

yikes this car is garbage. warranty over in a year and a half - this truck is gone in a year.
Would you care to elaborate on the repairs needed? I've never heard of any individual repair costs like those, even at the dealer.
Old 08-13-2014 | 03:22 PM
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2006 R350 with 149,000 miles.
Had the balance shaft issue at 120k and dealer fixed it for free. Replaced both back air struts (one leaked, another got blown on a pothole). Nothing else major... runs great. It is the very best road trip car!
Old 08-21-2014 | 02:59 PM
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2008 r320 cdi. 142k mostly trouble free. Just did rear air springs and alt belt. Not bad considering we tow the boat with it. Planning on keeping it for as long as I can.
Old 08-22-2014 | 05:33 AM
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2006 R350, 96K, Converted to rear coil springs, A/C compressor blew up on the highway ($2,500 at the dealer to repair), nothing else but maintenance.
Old 09-01-2014 | 07:15 PM
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2009 R320 Mileage

Currently at 147 000 Kms.
Been blowing $$$ on repairs....
Oil Cooler
Service
Modules in engine
Now the car is sagging.
Need to replace the Ad blu heater
When will it stop?
Old 09-09-2014 | 08:11 AM
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2015 Audi S4, 1982 Fiat Spyder, 2010 R350, 2013 E550 Cabriolet
2010 R350. Currently at around 70,000 miles. No real problems to speak of. Failing thermostat repaired under CPO.
Old 09-09-2014 | 02:58 PM
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2010 R350
2010 R350 with 73000 miles
Old 09-09-2014 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gforaker
2010 R350. Currently at around 70,000 miles. No real problems to speak of. Failing thermostat repaired under CPO.
I should add that the failing thermostat did not have the engine run too hot or too cold, but the CEL came on with a warning that it was out of spec.

Current plans are to keep it until at least 150k miles. I really think that by 2010 they had all of the problems worked out.
Old 09-09-2014 | 11:10 PM
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2006 R350 94k miles. Replaced rear suspension airbags and front brake rotors. Rest are regular maintenance items. Now anticipating the dreaded camshaft problem (touch wood) and crankshaft position sensor replacement.
Old 10-22-2014 | 06:05 AM
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2006 R350 102K miles purchased a year ago. Had the thermostat replaced that activated the CEL. I was having a low heat issue, vehicle took a long time to warm up. Mechanic advised the extreme cold we had here in Chicago could have been the culprit. Other than that, no problems.
Old 10-23-2014 | 01:54 AM
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W124 300D 1988 W251 R280 cdi 2008
100000km, turbo manifold oil leak, repaired. Apparently common fault with leaky seal plate. Big job.

Glow plugs replaced at 80000km, easy job.

R280cdi, 2008
Old 10-24-2014 | 11:28 AM
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Old 11-07-2014 | 08:13 PM
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2006 R350 95,000 miles

(155,000 Kms since it's Canadian). Biggest fix was a new intake manifold (old one leaked). On it's second transmission battery (most know it has 2 batteries). Best car I've owned (but you have to maintain it). Runs like the day it was new (solid and quiet and comfortable).
Old 11-08-2014 | 08:41 AM
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2011 R350 49k...just bought yesterday!
Old 05-11-2016 | 07:52 AM
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2000 E55, 1992 300CE, 1995 C36, 2006 SLK350, 1999 C43, 2003 CL500, 1998 SLK230, 2007 R350, 2011 R350
mine is 2011 R350 with 301k miles....black on black...
Old 05-11-2016 | 11:32 AM
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2002 C240 (W203) 2007 R500 (W251)
2006 R500 - 113k miles... bought about 2 months ago... also bought a 5yr/60k mile warranty to go with it and haven't even hit the 1k mile exclusion yet to trigger it !
Family loves the car and looking forward to some road trips coming up over summer.
Old 05-11-2016 | 05:35 PM
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2013 R350 Gas, bought it 2 months ago with 26k miles. now at 29k miles. Family love it and looking to do some road trip with it soon.


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