Mercedes E220 W211 Brake Warning

e220Guy

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Hi everyone,

I am new member to this forum. 2 Weeks ago I purchased my first ever mercedes, an 2003 (53 Plate) E220 211 estate. It has 124k on the clock.

I have noticed that when I put the car into reverse, a warning message appears on the dashboard. This only happens when I put it into reverse.

It says ESP Defective - Visit Workshop! (Not in red)
and it also says Brake Defective - Stop Vehicle! (In red)

It tells me to stop the engine. When I do this, it says "longer stopping distance - Start engine (again in red)

I have done some research online as to what this could be, however am very confused.

I dont know if it is relevant, but one of my reverse lights is out.

Do any of you guys have any ideas, or experiences relating to this matter?

Here are the pictures:

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Thanks in advance!! :)
 
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Short of putting the car on STAR change the brake lamp switch, its only £12 and easy to change
 
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thanks for the reply! Ill try that, and if not ill take it to the dealers and get it put on star
 

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My w211 has occurred a problem which says in red on cluster ' brake defective '

My w211 has got a problem showing 'brake defective visit workshop in red ' I am 400 kms away from city limits now in a small town what to don?
 

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Brake lamp switch or SBC pump failed.
 

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Better hope its the switch chap there is a massive price difference
 

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Hi everyone,

I am new member to this forum. 6 months ago I purchased my first ever mercedes, an 2003) E240 .

I have noticed that when Inormal drive yesterday two time , a warning message appears on the dashboard. T

It says ESP Defective - Visit Workshop! (Not in red)
and it also says Brake Defective - Stop Vehicle! (In red)
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Hello and welcome, I am not sure on this one, as the ESP is on, that means no speed signal and this could be just the brake lamp switch fitted on top of the brake pedal, at £11 it is the cheapest thing to try to start with.
 

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brake fluids worth a check.
 

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