Are you buying a used Mercedes Classe E W212? Common problems are to be found here.
When it comes to luxury cars, Mercedes-Benz is undoubtedly the hallmark of the premium market. Everyone from the less demanding motorist to the car enthusiast would dream of buying the brand to improve their lifestyle. But not everyone wants to buy a new Mercedes because of its resale value, so what can you do about it? Let's draw your attention to a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212.
Why a Mercedes-Benz E-Class you ask? The E-Class is the main model from Mercedes-Benz, just like the BMW 5 Series, the model that started it all for BMW.
And the W212 series is what enthusiasts consider the latest E-Class, which embodies the core of comfort and prestige. The current generation of the E-Class W213 does not cut like the previous generation.
The W212 is also tough enough for a Continental car and has been a popular choice with many around the world. Especially the facelift model that made the “grasshopper” look popular and was the sportiest look of the E-Class to date.
You could say the W212's facelift looks timeless, just like the previous Honda NSX released in the 90s, but still fits comfortably into the modern era of cars.
So it's no wonder that Toyota Camry or Honda Accord owners still view the W212 as an upgrade despite its older car.
As mentioned earlier, the E-Class W212 is pretty sturdy for a Continental car. But that doesn't mean that the car is completely trouble-free. To get a full idea of ​​the general issues W212 owners face, we've spoken to several repair shops.
According to Wai, the owner of AutoRaco at Bandar Tun Razak, one of the most common problems the W212 faces is water pump failure. This usually leads to overheating and replacement of the pump and other components.
That being said, there is also the problem with the oxygen sensor (O2). If the sensor fails, the symbol for the engine test lamp lights up.
Another common problem is the failure of the mass air flow sensor. This also causes the engine control lamp to light up.
Like all other cars, the W212 also faces some common wear issues, such as: B. Wear on the engine mount. The engine mounts in high-end vehicles such as the E-Class not only serve to hold the engine in the engine compartment, but also act as vibration dampers.
Many owners have also reported the car's auxiliary battery failure.
If you're wondering what an auxiliary battery is, like the W212, most German cars have 2 batteries in the car. The auxiliary battery is located in the trunk of the vehicle. If the auxiliary battery in a Mercedes fails, this affects the vehicle's automatic start-stop function.
Another component that often fails due to wear and tear is the wheel speed sensor. The sensor is required for the ABS and the electronic stability and traction control to work.
If you have your eyes on the pre-facelift model, be aware that the E300's naturally aspirated V6 control unit is prone to failure, causing the car to stall or not even start without warning. Mr. Imzan, a Mercedes-Benz expert from RCY Benz Glenmarie, told us that replacing a brand new ECU will cost you dearly.