sebgagne24

Hi guys,

I'm getting my hands on a 2013 E550 coupe... are they good cars?? reliable too??
I know nothing about mercedes... but I want to give it a shot cause they are way to fun to drive.

Just looking to see if they have common issues... engine and/or transmission problems... or any other expensive failures...

the car has about 100k km on it (about 60k miles) looks good and everything..
thank you!!

Rovel

You're in the wrong section of the forum as this is the AMG area. Those are good cars if taken care of. Common things to look at are:
- has the transmission service been done? If not, you're supposed to get it done at 70K miles on 2013 E550.
- start the car when cold (it must be cold) and listen for a chain rattle. M278 had issues with chain tensioner and MB has a service bulletin to get it repaired. I took mine to the dealership and mentioned the TSB LI05.1o-P-056435. They replaced the chain tensioner and installed check valves into cylinder heads. If the issue has been present for a long time then it may potentially damage the tensioners and engine. Some good discussion here https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ncl-vid-2.html
- I wouldn't buy it if it was heavily tuned.

Other than that, check for air suspension issues (if has that option). I'd also order pre-purchase inspection from a good independent shop — dealers usually rush through it and don't do a great job.

sebgagne24

Hoo Didn't knew I was in the wrong section... I'm new to this forum

Still thank you verry much for the info!!