Typical malfunctions Mercedes 211

Mercedes 211, presented in 2001, externally differed little from the previous model. However, these were fundamentally different cars. The Mercedes 211 was offered with two types of bodies - the station wagon (had the index "T" in the name) and a sedan. After five years, the appearance of the car became a little different - the shape of the bumpers, thresholds, radiator grille and rearview mirrors changed.

At Mercedes 211 petrol engines were installed in the volume of 1,800, 2,600, 3,0, 3,200, 5,0, 5,5 liters and diesel engines in the volume 2,200, 2,7, 3,0, 3,200, 4,0 liters. Also sold models from AMG with gasoline internal combustion engines - E63 and E55.
All engines are reliable and durable, but there are still some problems. For example, the PMS injection control unit is sensitive to moisture, the oxygen sensor to a bad fuel. On the engines up to 1,800 liters. Uneven work at idle is observed . With a dynamic driving style, the compressor can stop operating for 150,000 runs. If the air filter is not replaced in time, the oil will flow into the supercharger and the engine will work loudly. Motors V8 and V6 consume a lot of oil - up to a liter per thousand kilometers.
In cars with diesel ICE there were frequent cases of depressurization of fuel marts and failure of injectors due to no diesel quality.

At Mercedes 211, the following gearboxes are installed: 6-speed manual transmission, five-speed and seven-speed automatic transmission (7G-Tronic). The clutch with the manual is approximately 130,000 -149,000 kilometers. In the steering, there were no special shortcomings. Since 2003, there have been versions of the Mercedes 211 with all-wheel drive.

The suspension for this car is multi-link independent with stabilizers. With a run of 85,000-90,000 kilometers, the longitudinal front levers must be replaced. The front shock absorbers are approximately 131,000 kilometers long, the rear ones about 149,000 kilometers. The most common are the silent blocks in the rear suspension of the car. On models E500, E420 CDI, E63 AMG the air suspension was installed for all wheels . At the same time, they sometimes stop working (mostly in frosty weather).

Disc brakes on all wheels, there is a regular ABS. Front pads, as a rule, require replacement by 20-33 thousand km., Rear - after 41-49 thousand kilometers. Brake front wheels need to be changed every 50,000-60,000 kilometers, and the rear ones - 120,000-130,000 kilometers. In rare cases, the ABS system may be refused. In general, eletric equipment is reliable. But sometimes some components, such as car navigation system, mobile phone built-in or electric hatch drive, are refused. There were cases of battery discharge.
On Mercedes 211 cars of the first year of production, there were cases of disconnection of control electric blocks, door handles, some sensors (oil level, presence of a passenger), an electronic heater valve. Occasionally, the ventilation and heating unit , as well as the driver's seat compressor, ceases to function.

Mercedes 211: reviews of car owners

Pros: dynamics, good acceleration, German quality, sturdy body, good handling, excellent maneuverability, smooth running, stability on the road, a wide range of trim levels, style, appearance, brand, trouble-free operation with timely maintenance.

Cons: expensive repairs, spare parts and maintenance, expensive tuning Mercedes 211.