What MB do you have, what mileage and what has it had done other than standard servicing?

[malcolm E53 AMG]

I thought this would be an interesting topic for members, mileage related failures have always interested me and so many posts for help seldom mention the mileage the vehicle has done. It might be tempting fate but her goes:-

My MB: 2012 E Class 350cdi 265bhp sport estate
Mileage: 76000
Failures: 1 x engine thermostat at 60000 miles
1 x Varta battery replacement at 70000 miles
Other than that the car has been serviced when required and runs well

Items that might require attention <100k miles
Oil cooler seals and inlet port shut-off motor

 

[grahamcol]

07 plate 209 CLK220 CDI now with 53k miles. Owned 2 years and had 2 new rear springs and engine thermostat. Needs parking sensor but not had that done yet.

 

[A.J.]

2017 C200 AMG Line Premium. Owned it 18 months and nothing spent apart from 'B' service

 

[Blobcat]

2009 R171 SLK 280
Mileage 106,000
Failures: 1 rear spring snapped, serpentine belt idler / tensioner, front offside control arm and drivers door mirror glass (Pheasant interface issue…)
Serviced as required by MBS in the 3.5 years and >53,000 miles I’ve had it

 

[Manc Rick]

W213 2017 premium +

New rear shocks at 30k miles due to internal deformity. Changed under warranty.

I have a couple of tech faults also waiting to seen to:
- Drivers window immediately reopens once it reaches the top. Tried resetting without success.
- Apple car play disconnects after around 30 mins and the system freezes

 

[Noddy 99]

2009 E 280CDI Sport.

I picked up the car 4 months ago @ 93,000 miles. It had a bulging folder of main dealer service history and masses of work had been done on it. Fingers crossed that those things are all taken care of now.

Since then, nothing has been needed but I've opted to have the following things done:

* Gearbox service @ £386
* Replacement steering column @ £375 (not strictly necessary but it had an annoying knock)
* New tie-rod end + realignment @ c. £200 (not strictly necessary now but would need doing soon
* New front discs and pads @ c. £400 (not strictly necessary now but would need doing soon as the rotors were pitted)
* 'A' Service @ £235 (needed to validate an extended warranty I've taken out)

All done at a Merc indie. Looks pricey but the car's worth it...

 

[mioba]

W220 from new 2004 now 72k. Alternator 45k, ABS module 60k, stat 40k, new, front bearing 72k, plugs 68k. Full MBSH

W251 2010 owned since 52k now 61k. Actuator, turbo hose, driveshaft 52k. Full MBSH

W205 2017, owned since 12k now 22k, 2nd battery for stop start at 18k. Full MBSH

Other consumables, gen maintenance as required

 

[AMGeed]

2014 E63 Biturbo remapped in Nov 2019 to 666bhp and now on 34k miles.

Bought in Sept 2019 on 28k miles, nothing has needed doing outside of normal servicing apart from me replacing consumables like pads and tyres.
It has been an outstandingly reliable and fun car.

 

[EmilysDad]

14 plate ML350 around 68000 miles, bought from MB about 2 & half years ago. It went back to them shortly after due to an oil leak which turned out to be from the sump plug ...assume someone at the dealer fcuked up with their service. Other than a service at an Indie & new tyres all round (Ouch!) and front pads it's had nothing done to it.

 

[s5tuart]

2016 CLS 350d Shooting Brake.
FMBSH 35,500 miles. New set of tyres.

 

[RhodieBill]

What MB do you have, what mileage and what has it had done other than standard servicing?​

W208 CLK320 117000 miles. 2 years -"Nothing".

 

[Wighty]

2009 E320cdi 114k now , had it since 20k
Broken rear level sensor arm
Glow plugs and relay
Inlet port motor resistor installed as a just in case
Front ball joints and control arms
Engine mounts and tranny mount at 100k + more as a precaution

2009 CLK200 now 87k had it since 16k
Cam magnets
Broken exhaust brackets x2
Drop links
Front springs x2

 

[JBell]

My MB: 2010 C Class 350cdi 231bhp (Before GAD) Sport Wagon
Mileage: 93000

Failures:

1 x Coolant pipe
Oil Intercooler Seals
2 Front Lower Suspension Arms
2 Rear Parking Sensors

Loads of tyres

Other than that the car has been serviced when required and runs like a dream (It's Bl**dy fast as well).

 

[Naraic]

2005 CL500 w215. Owned 68 months. Failed suspension sphere after 12 months...under £200 repair.

 

[dreadlockdw]

2005 CLK 500 Cab bought in 2014. 130k miles - 31k in my ownership. Only unexpected cost was a new Crank Position Sensor. That said I live with the common heater flap breakage noise (lasts for circa 20 seconds on startup) as the HVAC still largely works as wanted.

 

[daveenty]

2019 S63 Coupe. Bought new in October 2019.
Mileage 4,265. This is due to a combination of being restricted on travel and an ongoing illness.
Nothing done to it apart from 2 x routine services (A + B), though with the mileage I'd not expect much else. A lot spent on cleaning materials mind.
It's currently in my garage on the lift being thoroughly cleaned and polished, though only when it's warm enough for me to venture out.

Roll on next year when we hopefully get a bit of normality back...

 

[Trev1964]

2009 E350 cdi coupe. Bought 3 months ago with 59k miles and full MBSH.
Now on 62k and runs as sweet as a nut. Beautiful car.
Booked in with GAD for January, looking forward to the extra shove.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

2009 E350 cdi coupe. Bought 3 months ago with 59k miles and full MBSH.
Now on 62k and runs as sweet as a nut. Beautiful car.
Booked in with GAD for January, looking forward to the extra shove.

Good idea, it’s certainly something I would do if running the 231bhp engine

 

[LostKiwi]

1993 R129 500SL. 145k miles
Front spring snapped.
Antiroll bar mounts snapped (common failure).
PSE pump failed.
New clear plastic soft top window (common problem).
Engine wiring harness repaired (common problem for '93 to '95).
Lower arms replaced.
New Catalytic converter.

2002 R230 SL500 115k
Replaced front ABC strut (not leaking, spring platform failed).
PSE pump (common problem)
Crankshaft pulley (common problem)
Engine mount
Boot latch*
Tail light *
Boot number plate panel*
Parking sensor*

* Items either direct or indirect result of being shunted up the rear.
Still needs door handle switches for Keyless (if I decide to do it).


2004 Smart Roadster 145k miles
Clutch
Clutch mounting plate.
Thermostat x2 (don't use cheap non genuine!)
Waterpump
Boost control valve (cycle valve - very common)

Still needs a timing chain.

2001 E240 Estate (now scrapped @167k miles due to tin worm)
Radiator.
Aircon compressor.
Rear suspension spheres
Crank position sensor (was faulty when purchased).
Dashboard LCD repair (missing pixels)


2011 R350CDi 110k miles

Recent purchase bought with a few issues to sort - DPF and remap required, radio remote locking not working and broken rear heater vents.

Fixed auto lights and wipers (recode)
Replaced leaking intercooler hose.
Updated maps on satnav.

 

[coxyhog]

2010 E500 Sport Coupe,82k miles,I bought in in Feb 2012 when it was 14 months old with 20k on the clock.
I had it on an MB service plan for my first 8 years of ownership & since then Wayne Gates has looked after it.
Had a holed aircon heat exchanger a few years ago & after getting an MB quote I got WG to do it.
Also done by WG new front discs & pads,new front shockers....they were pricey!
Also had a new battery quite recently,I thought the original lasted rather well.

We just drove back from an old RAF mates final send off in Durham & I still love driving it as much as I did on day one.

Edit: Forgot I got sideswiped on the M6 in 2019 but the guy admitted it & my neighbour's bodyshop ensured the bodywork was like new.