2010 Mercedes-Benz E 350 CDI Coupe
Discussion
TheD said:
Has anyone any experience of these cars. I have seen one I really like and have done the Google thing, but I thought I would ask the famous Pistonheaders for their opinion.
Might be best in here seeing as this is BMW General:https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&...
Pretty reliable engines but there are a couple of common issues:
You will want to buy one that has had the oil cooler seals done.
You can check if they are leaking by looking up from behind the passenger wheel to the rear of the engine block where the gearbox mates... leaking and its the oil cooler seals. Aything from £500 to £1k to have done as its quite labour intensive and you might as well replace some other bits while doing that like the intake manifold motor arms. You will sometimes see small oil leak noted on the MOTs and this would typically be the cause with this engine.
The turbo can sometimes drip a bit of oil out of the bottom of its intake but its easily fixed by replacing the seal.
Also check that the gearbox has been serviced about £300 to have done.
Avoid air suspension as its just another thing to break.
I think the later models around 2012 had a bit of a performance boost on that engine with another +20ish BHP.
You will want to buy one that has had the oil cooler seals done.
You can check if they are leaking by looking up from behind the passenger wheel to the rear of the engine block where the gearbox mates... leaking and its the oil cooler seals. Aything from £500 to £1k to have done as its quite labour intensive and you might as well replace some other bits while doing that like the intake manifold motor arms. You will sometimes see small oil leak noted on the MOTs and this would typically be the cause with this engine.
The turbo can sometimes drip a bit of oil out of the bottom of its intake but its easily fixed by replacing the seal.
Also check that the gearbox has been serviced about £300 to have done.
Avoid air suspension as its just another thing to break.
I think the later models around 2012 had a bit of a performance boost on that engine with another +20ish BHP.
Paddymcc said:
Pretty reliable engines but there are a couple of common issues:
You will want to buy one that has had the oil cooler seals done.
You can check if they are leaking by looking up from behind the passenger wheel to the rear of the engine block where the gearbox mates... leaking and its the oil cooler seals. Aything from £500 to £1k to have done as its quite labour intensive and you might as well replace some other bits while doing that like the intake manifold motor arms. You will sometimes see small oil leak noted on the MOTs and this would typically be the cause with this engine.
The turbo can sometimes drip a bit of oil out of the bottom of its intake but its easily fixed by replacing the seal.
Also check that the gearbox has been serviced about £300 to have done.
Avoid air suspension as its just another thing to break.
I think the later models around 2012 had a bit of a performance boost on that engine with another +20ish BHP.
Perfect. Thank you so much for thatYou will want to buy one that has had the oil cooler seals done.
You can check if they are leaking by looking up from behind the passenger wheel to the rear of the engine block where the gearbox mates... leaking and its the oil cooler seals. Aything from £500 to £1k to have done as its quite labour intensive and you might as well replace some other bits while doing that like the intake manifold motor arms. You will sometimes see small oil leak noted on the MOTs and this would typically be the cause with this engine.
The turbo can sometimes drip a bit of oil out of the bottom of its intake but its easily fixed by replacing the seal.
Also check that the gearbox has been serviced about £300 to have done.
Avoid air suspension as its just another thing to break.
I think the later models around 2012 had a bit of a performance boost on that engine with another +20ish BHP.
The model classification is C207. As above but air suspension was not fitted nor an option (I think it was on saloons, but not the coupé).
The engine was revised, referred to as 265bhp version, from late 2011, identifiable by straight drls; earlier ones were 'hockey sticks'. Numerous internal changes (pistons etc.), fuelling altered, dpf regeneration parameters altered etc etc. I'm fairly sure, but can't recall exactly, that the revised 7g+ gearbox was introduced at the same time. 7g box was a one-off atf change at 3-years/45,000 miles, later 7g+ atf change every 5-years/75,000 miles. Minor interior facelift to dash at same time (steering wheel with 'silver' from boss to 6 o'clock position).
There have been some reports of corroded brake pipes over rear subframe. As far as oil-cooler seals are concerned I'd say yes, something to be aware of, but I wouldn't rule out a car just because they haven't been done.
2 models, SE (17" wheels) and Sport (18" wheels), different specs. Leather (genuine) std on SE, Sports were Artico 'leather'. Main options were pan roof, HK sound, Comand, but plenty of others. Sports had the multi-contour seats and intelligent lights as std, opt on SE.
Check that the front door windows drop a fraction when the door is opened, and return when closed.
The engine was revised, referred to as 265bhp version, from late 2011, identifiable by straight drls; earlier ones were 'hockey sticks'. Numerous internal changes (pistons etc.), fuelling altered, dpf regeneration parameters altered etc etc. I'm fairly sure, but can't recall exactly, that the revised 7g+ gearbox was introduced at the same time. 7g box was a one-off atf change at 3-years/45,000 miles, later 7g+ atf change every 5-years/75,000 miles. Minor interior facelift to dash at same time (steering wheel with 'silver' from boss to 6 o'clock position).
There have been some reports of corroded brake pipes over rear subframe. As far as oil-cooler seals are concerned I'd say yes, something to be aware of, but I wouldn't rule out a car just because they haven't been done.
2 models, SE (17" wheels) and Sport (18" wheels), different specs. Leather (genuine) std on SE, Sports were Artico 'leather'. Main options were pan roof, HK sound, Comand, but plenty of others. Sports had the multi-contour seats and intelligent lights as std, opt on SE.
Check that the front door windows drop a fraction when the door is opened, and return when closed.
TarquinMX5 said:
The model classification is C207. As above but air suspension was not fitted nor an option (I think it was on saloons, but not the coupé).
The engine was revised, referred to as 265bhp version, from late 2011, identifiable by straight drls; earlier ones were 'hockey sticks'. Numerous internal changes (pistons etc.), fuelling altered, dpf regeneration parameters altered etc etc. I'm fairly sure, but can't recall exactly, that the revised 7g+ gearbox was introduced at the same time. 7g box was a one-off atf change at 3-years/45,000 miles, later 7g+ atf change every 5-years/75,000 miles. Minor interior facelift to dash at same time (steering wheel with 'silver' from boss to 6 o'clock position).
There have been some reports of corroded brake pipes over rear subframe. As far as oil-cooler seals are concerned I'd say yes, something to be aware of, but I wouldn't rule out a car just because they haven't been done.
2 models, SE (17" wheels) and Sport (18" wheels), different specs. Leather (genuine) std on SE, Sports were Artico 'leather'. Main options were pan roof, HK sound, Comand, but plenty of others. Sports had the multi-contour seats and intelligent lights as std, opt on SE.
Check that the front door windows drop a fraction when the door is opened, and return when closed.
More great advice. ThanksThe engine was revised, referred to as 265bhp version, from late 2011, identifiable by straight drls; earlier ones were 'hockey sticks'. Numerous internal changes (pistons etc.), fuelling altered, dpf regeneration parameters altered etc etc. I'm fairly sure, but can't recall exactly, that the revised 7g+ gearbox was introduced at the same time. 7g box was a one-off atf change at 3-years/45,000 miles, later 7g+ atf change every 5-years/75,000 miles. Minor interior facelift to dash at same time (steering wheel with 'silver' from boss to 6 o'clock position).
There have been some reports of corroded brake pipes over rear subframe. As far as oil-cooler seals are concerned I'd say yes, something to be aware of, but I wouldn't rule out a car just because they haven't been done.
2 models, SE (17" wheels) and Sport (18" wheels), different specs. Leather (genuine) std on SE, Sports were Artico 'leather'. Main options were pan roof, HK sound, Comand, but plenty of others. Sports had the multi-contour seats and intelligent lights as std, opt on SE.
Check that the front door windows drop a fraction when the door is opened, and return when closed.
Gassing Station | Mercedes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff