rogerwt
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- E350 CDI Estate (W212) 2010
Hi,
My E350 CDI Sport Estate (W212) first registered March 2010 has developed two distinct noises which appear to be coming from somewhere in the drive train. One is a 'howling / whine' the other a slightly higher pitched ringing/whirring sound.
The car has done 48k miles, 28k in my ownership and has a full MB service history.
Investigations by my usual MB dealership suggested two possible reasons but could not guarantee that these were the actual causes and should I choose to have the rectifications carried out it would be entirely at my risk and cost.
The two possible causes were replace the centre prop shaft bearing at a cost of £330 or alternatively replace all the Elastomer bearings / mounts on the rear axle together with the rear nearside wheel bearing, cost £868. Again entirely at my risk and cost with no guarantee from MB that this would cure the problem.
My request for at least a contribution from MB in view of the car's relatively low mileage was refused which is disappointing to say the least especially when MB offer 100k miles within their 3 year warranty period. I accept the car is 7 years old but it has covered less than half their mileage warranty distance.
Components of this type should not, in my opinion deteriorate with age, mileage related wear maybe. This is a quality/design issue.
So the centre prop shaft bearing has been replaced at said cost and the same noises are still present and increasing.
The next step is the second suggestion, rear axle,etc, which commences this week !
If this this does not cure it MB thoughts are the differential or gearbox with associated costs that were accompanied by a short intake of breath from me and yet again no guarantee of a positive result from MB.
Has anyone experienced similar noises from their E Class and was a reason and solution found ?
From reading other comments on the forum many of you have had a similar response from MB regarding cost, contribution, guarantee, etc. Why do we keep buying these cars from manufacturers with attitudes like MB that offer poor warranties and responses to problems caused by components not fit for purpose.
This might well be my last European car having had similar experiences with Audi.
As I'm new to the forum please accept my apologies if this noise problem is an 'old cherry' however, I do recognise that the poor response from MB often is.
Regards Rogerwt
My E350 CDI Sport Estate (W212) first registered March 2010 has developed two distinct noises which appear to be coming from somewhere in the drive train. One is a 'howling / whine' the other a slightly higher pitched ringing/whirring sound.
The car has done 48k miles, 28k in my ownership and has a full MB service history.
Investigations by my usual MB dealership suggested two possible reasons but could not guarantee that these were the actual causes and should I choose to have the rectifications carried out it would be entirely at my risk and cost.
The two possible causes were replace the centre prop shaft bearing at a cost of £330 or alternatively replace all the Elastomer bearings / mounts on the rear axle together with the rear nearside wheel bearing, cost £868. Again entirely at my risk and cost with no guarantee from MB that this would cure the problem.
My request for at least a contribution from MB in view of the car's relatively low mileage was refused which is disappointing to say the least especially when MB offer 100k miles within their 3 year warranty period. I accept the car is 7 years old but it has covered less than half their mileage warranty distance.
Components of this type should not, in my opinion deteriorate with age, mileage related wear maybe. This is a quality/design issue.
So the centre prop shaft bearing has been replaced at said cost and the same noises are still present and increasing.
The next step is the second suggestion, rear axle,etc, which commences this week !
If this this does not cure it MB thoughts are the differential or gearbox with associated costs that were accompanied by a short intake of breath from me and yet again no guarantee of a positive result from MB.
Has anyone experienced similar noises from their E Class and was a reason and solution found ?
From reading other comments on the forum many of you have had a similar response from MB regarding cost, contribution, guarantee, etc. Why do we keep buying these cars from manufacturers with attitudes like MB that offer poor warranties and responses to problems caused by components not fit for purpose.
This might well be my last European car having had similar experiences with Audi.
As I'm new to the forum please accept my apologies if this noise problem is an 'old cherry' however, I do recognise that the poor response from MB often is.
Regards Rogerwt