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What are the most common problems with Mercedes Benz cars?

What are the most common problems with Mercedes Benz cars?

8 Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems 1 Rust. Rust behind license plate / trunk area. 2 Engine Mounts. Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz cars are oil filled. 3 Suspension & Steering Components. Ball joint / front control arm. 4 Window Regulators. Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class. 5 AirMatic Components.

What causes a Mercedes C class to fail a state inspection?

If you take a Mercedes-Benz for state inspection, it is very likely to fail due to suspension issues especially if the car has over 100k miles. Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class. Window regulators do the hard work when you press the button to lower or close the windows.

Are there any problems with the Mercedes Benz transmission?

But a chain can be as long as its weakest link and that philosophy applies to Mercedes-Benz transmission. While the transmission in itself is bulletproof the 13-pin connector and the valve body issues have caused a fair reputation damage to Mercedes-Benz.

What kind of engine does a Mercedes Benz have?

List of Mercedes-Benz engines 1 Petrol engines 2 Inline diesel engines. MB851, 1.5 L MB861, 1.5 L MB852, 2.9 L MB862, 2.9 L OM632, 0.8 L M202B, 6.5 L (1947–???) MB853, 4.3 L 3 V-diesel engines. OM401, 9.6 L OM501, 12.0 L OM404, 20.9 L OM444, 22.6 L MB507, 42.4 – 44.5 L MB839, 104.3 L OM924, 4.8 L

Are there any problems with the Mercedes BlueTec diesel?

The BlueTEC diesel is unlike any gas or diesel engine ever made. Even as Mercedes-Benz admits to diesel fraud in Federal Court, the problems keep coming. Mercedes-Benz admits it has been lying about the BlueTEC problems for over 10 years. Let that sink in.

What’s the problem with the Mercedes OM642 diesel?

Starting in 2019 the OM642 diesel doesn’t come with an engine oil dipstick. Mercedes puts a cheap oil plug in the dipstick tube that often blows out and sprays oil all over the engine. New Sprinters also have a problem with one of the Power Steering hoses popping off a fitting at the radiator.

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Ruth Doyle