First Time Buyer Advice needed.

[ca.new]

Evening All

I need some advice on this car I have seen for sale its a

2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class C220 CDI SPORT with 200,000 miles at £3,695​

checked mot and all years it has been a pass. Would this car last for a few more years and if so what do I need to look out for when going to view it or do I stay clear many thanks all

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome,

The OM651 engine isn’t the best Mercedes have made unfortunately. This one looks like it’s been looked after with 200k on though

 

[alcmackew]

Just from my experience check for oil leaks - common area is sump, switch over valve and oil cooler and $$$$ to repair. OM651s been fitted to many many models over the years so servicing and parts are usually pretty easy to come by... reckon they are the best looking wagon / estate variant of a sedan. Also worth looking around from an MY13 onward as they had the 7sp+ transmisison - this one will be a 5sp.

 

[mioba]

If it start fine, everything works ans there no leaks of any kind then go for it.
Take it for a drive and listen for any abnormal noises.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Good advice above - especially checking for suspension knocks, timing chain noise on start up and oil leaks. If it’s got a faultless MoT history why not buy it - from the one photo provided it looks like it has been well cared for. One caveat though make sure you keep £1k in your back pocket for the unexpected.

Is there a service history?

 

[ca.new]

Thank you all i will have a look at those aeras and the desler hss said there id a massive amoumt of service history which i am asking if i msy see some of it before viewing

 

[alcmackew]

Also see if the waterpump / thermostat has been changed - don't want these engines running cold so check when you drive its running above centre on the temp gauge.

That's pretty impressive mileage and shows how well the engineering is...... that just over 320,000klms! I'm about to hit 68,000 miles so hopefully get to this milestone!

I like the look of the optioned AMG bodykit and wheels on the wagon - alas i don't have these options....

 

[ca.new]

I didnt know it had a few extras i got a video from the garage and the engine from start sound really noisey and a knocking sound so might go look at it but have a back up one i am going to look at which has 100k same model

 

[ca.new]

https://streamable.com/g70f4d only way i could find to share the video

 

[fabes]

Better estates out there for that money imho.

That's a lot of wear / miles on components and mechanicals unless they've been replaced over the years,

You could get a non mercedes estate of similar vintage with 50k or even 100k less miles on it.

But if the service a parts history is lavish....

 

[DSK]

Better estates out there for that money imho.

That's a lot of wear / miles on components and mechanicals unless they've been replaced over the years,

You could get a non mercedes estate of similar vintage with 50k or even 100k less miles on it.

But if the service a parts history is lavish....

I’d agree with that there are better examples and better estate options available.

High mileage is not an issue so long as the basic design is solid and then the cars been highly maintained throughout not just scheduled services.


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[ernieh]

https://streamable.com/g70f4d only way i could find to share the video

That engine sounds slow to start, but when started, very noisy. My view is that, if you haven't already, you should walk from that one - it'll need an engine sooner rather than later!

Ernie

 

[tpn]

The battery seems to be undercharged/ duff starter. There does not seem to be timing chain noise on start up, but that only happens on a really cold start, so if that was started earlier it is not an indication of the state of the timing chain.
Is it ticking over at 1500rpm.?
Injectors seem rough. Many of the earlier cars had Piezo injectors. They were a disaster. Most were replaced by solenoid injectors, but not all. Some were repaired Piezo injectors.
Look at the top of the ECU and see if it says "solenoid"

Obviously the extensive service history will have a bearing on any decision, but unless it has had a replacement diesel filter housing, Water pump, thermostat, inlet manifold, injector replacement-if Piezo-timing chain replacement, emission components, plus suspension wear parts I would not even consider making an offer; notwithstanding the fact that it should be ticking like a mouse's heart to command anything near that price.

 

[ca.new]

Thanks all I have walked away from that one

 

[tpn]

Yes it does and if you do not get it sorted early- slight rattle for a short period on start up, especially after an oil change- the guides will be damaged and it is then an engine out operation as opposed to a simple enough operation where the old chain is attached to the new chain,allowing the new chain to be pulled around the gears.

 

[ca.new]

Thanks all I walked away from that one and now own this one

 

[alcmackew]

Very nice - 250 CDI? Has the AMG Body kit too.....

 

[ca.new]

Its a c220 sport ed125 cdi BlueEFFICIENCY. A couple of things how do i find out what features it has and what is this connector for its in the arm rest storage box. Is this a s204 as its hard to search on google for it as not much info for it as in fixing a few bits( how to)

 

[JBell]

Its a c220 sport ed125 cdi BlueEFFICIENCY. A couple of things how do i find out what features it has and what is this connector for its in the arm rest storage box. Is this a s204 as its hard to search on google for it as not much info for it as in fixing a few bits( how to)

Hi, download the MB VIN Decoder App and put the VIN into it, will tell you everything about the spec and email it to you