2013 Mercedes C220 cdi, Whats Broken !

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9 ай бұрын

Checking over a mercedes c220 cdi which will be going up for sale as steves car sales.
Not much wrong with this very nice vehicle apart from a faulty gearbox not able to select reverse gear and difficult to select second.

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@edalbagem 9 ай бұрын

Go on, let us see you fix the gearbox fault! See it as a challenge. 😄👍

@mrdaveh6016 9 ай бұрын

Alan, seems like a few people want you to strip the gearbox, me too! Go for it.

@bt1804 9 ай бұрын

You could do a video on taking the gearbox apart to source the problem.

@davehughes6501 8 ай бұрын

Was going to say the same thing

@vincentyerkess7230 9 ай бұрын

Nice car Alan. Look forward to the finished project.

@davefarrow4351 9 ай бұрын

My C class 2013, needed a new rear subframe, rotted from the inside out, apparently its a known issue on 204's. Mercedes replaced it FOC luckily, apart from that mines been good.

@jamesdavis8425 8 ай бұрын

Just had my 2007 w204 subframe replaced foc this week too. Incredible they do this on a 16 year old car. I'm not complaining though!

@cbb7983 8 ай бұрын

Same here had it done twice. Had an 09 w204 but someone hit the car and it was written off. Bought a 2012 w204 and had the same problem. Thankfully mercedes replaced it FOC on both cars 👍

@alankeane4059 9 ай бұрын

We need a gearbox removal and fit video and a gearbox strip down video to see the problem

@chasmcl42 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video as always Alan 🙏🙏

@andypicken7848 9 ай бұрын

Alan, I could not help but reflect on the "cost" of technology when watching this one. 40 odd quid to replace an LED mirror indicator. Firstly old cars did not have them and the indicators older cars do have use bulbs that cost a quid. Food for thought indeed. Thanks for posting, Andy

@harrisonhealey1679 9 ай бұрын

I’m not sure if it’s just me but the right hand side of that gearbox when you were under the car looked like all the bolts weren’t there! Maybe someone’s fiddled with it in the past

@marklittler784 9 ай бұрын

Rare gearboxes go wrong maybe its all around town low mileage, but then there's the tyres usually worn on roundabouts.

@marklittler784 9 ай бұрын

Wonder if it towed

@IntradeMotors 8 ай бұрын

i was just about to post a comment on missing bolts also pays to read comments I guess..

@menorthedge 8 ай бұрын

True i saw that too

@jeffjohnson847 8 ай бұрын

I saw it it to

@paulfianatravels 9 ай бұрын

There nice cars alan,interesting to see how it goes ,,, anyways mate have a good Saturday night

@sammytheseal2307 8 ай бұрын

You're lucky with those brake pipes, they certainly do rot out in that area which you identified. Indeed the only way you find out is once they've burst!! Ive seen it many times on these, albeit mainly the prefacelift W204 unlike this facelift model. ALWAYS worth checking when doing a service on one. You can get away with checking them during an MOT as well if you prise the undertray away without removing it, knowing what you're looking for.

@user-vv2lx3rx8o 9 ай бұрын

Rear subframe check them as they rust and there is a recall on it check brake lines too

@patkelly7999 8 ай бұрын

Good stuff Alan, Thank You👌👍🙂

@alan4x 8 ай бұрын

cheers pat

@andybowie8590 8 ай бұрын

The boot lid springs are adjustable, pull the trim away from the back of the boot and you'll see the springs can be located in different holes. Parts like indicators can be got from ebay a lot cheaper or a salvage dealer, I wouldn't pay 50 quid for a indicator that's for sure. Interested to see your next video.

@robertmustard1711 9 ай бұрын

Hi Alan a video of the gearbox would be great

@bowycolt2132 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait till you fix it up 🎉

@martynsmith2306 9 ай бұрын

Very similar box to a Vito/sprinter. Very easy to strip down, specialist tools not needed.

@Jim.Thunda 8 ай бұрын

I have one of these, six speed manual 2.2 diesel twin turbo. 110,000 kilometres. Only issue is a failed wheel sensor for ABS. But ABS is only for people that never leart to drive properly. Nice car to drive 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres. Apparently mine is the only one in Australia as its a personal import with a manual transmission.

@liamcinq 8 ай бұрын

Pollen/cabin filter is accessed from underneath the glovebox, its not like the generation before.

@andrewmarriott4033 9 ай бұрын

Mate had exactly the same problem think it was a lug in the gearbox that breaks That a spring fits on cost him around a grand to fix including a new clutch and flywheel

@tridaks 8 ай бұрын

Cars like this are great cars, but because they're not ULEZ compliant you can't take them to the major towns and cities, and with more restrictions to come, we'll start to see these just being scrap.

@marcb5328 9 ай бұрын

Just like the vito engine good engine just the black death issue they occasionally duffer from

@mikehughes3989 8 ай бұрын

The blue motion is the code they gave for the engine, (651) being more efficient than the previous 646 engine, none of these had adblue, as someone has already stated, issues with timing chains, at the back by the flywheel, and also heavy on injectors and can have issues as the blocks have wet liners in them, other than that, a good engine, not the most refined engine, but a pretty good one, I have the estate version, they drive really well, but mine is an auto 👍

@sbrader97 8 ай бұрын

Bluefficiency euro 5 bluetec euro 6

@Ad-gn8pl 9 ай бұрын

Theres me thinking when you pointed to the gear stick the problem was that its a manual and not an auto! Had a similar issue with my Mk3 Galaxy (mk4 mondeo) where it wouldnt select 1,2 or R. After all the cables were replaced it was box off time and turns out that 2 of the segments on thr clutch plate had broken off and were stopping the selector forks getting far enough back to select those gears with the engine running. Still I'm a sucker for punishment and picking up a mk4 galaxy soon with the 2L 180 engine.

@BigPaul62 9 ай бұрын

I'd rather have an old 190E or 124 series. Mercs aren't the car they used to be.

@JonWhitton 9 ай бұрын

Nice motor

@marklittler784 9 ай бұрын

Well this is it despite Mercs having a reputation being expensive to service and repair there's plenty about so a good chance of getting second hand replacement parts rather than repairing them cutting the bill. Silverlake at Southampton has tens of thousands of second hand car parts off the shelf.

@t5jerry 9 ай бұрын

They DO Make the seats fully electric Alan, but you've gotta " tick" the options box, LOADSAMONEY !!!!!!

@silverfox7393 9 ай бұрын

Timing Chain Issues !!! this C class and E class generation suffer from known timing chain issues, and with the chain being at the rear of the engine, are very very expensive to replace, as its an engine out job, there is a timing chain tensioner upgrade. It may well benefit you to see if yours has the upgrade, if not will be worth while spending the £100 on the upgraded tensioner. Manuals are very good, I have had one, but most prefer the auto. All in all good cars I have one with 210k miles.

@hughjarse4627 9 ай бұрын

I did timingchain myself on my c250 coupe don’t need to take the engine out did it on my drive

@silverfox7393 9 ай бұрын

@@hughjarse4627 Yeah, I've seen that done, but if your timing chian guides are broken or damaged, you could end up having to do it all again. or even worse destroying your engine. Just out of curiousity what year is your car, and how many miles has it done ?

@hughjarse4627 8 ай бұрын

@@silverfox7393 it’s a 2012 and done 90k thought I best get it done for piece of mind.

@jamesdavis8425 8 ай бұрын

@@hughjarse4627You have the later 651 engine. Mine is the earlier 646. Do you know if these have chain issues too?

@ianwheat1577 8 ай бұрын

@@hughjarse4627 do if replacement guides and sprocket

@frazerclarke4381 8 ай бұрын

Bluemotion usually means it has stop start fitted

@AnilKumar-yn6ns 8 ай бұрын

Had the same problem with mine it was the gear selector cadge in the box part from mercedes is around £360

@jeremybevan5946 8 ай бұрын

Will you take the old Gearbox apart to see what the problem was and to learn how they come apart for another time?

@davidkelly4841 8 ай бұрын

To put it into reverse you have to push down on the gear lever, as there is a lock to stop accidental selection, I didn’t see you push down? For the first to second gear thing, is it ok on the road? I had a c220 and if it wouldn’t go into gear, you had to let the clutch back up, then try again and it would be smooth

@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse 9 ай бұрын

Given the missing bolts on the gearbox it maybe someone has already had a look at fixing it.

@tridaks 8 ай бұрын

Have you accessed all the ecus to verify the mileage?

@wallacemassey1371 9 ай бұрын

That merc s got your name on it alan put a bid in 😂

@MohdjesriOthman-oi1id 9 ай бұрын

replace any worn parts

@sig6394 9 ай бұрын

I would be interested to know what sort of money you would want for the merc mate.

@watsonjason1981 9 ай бұрын

a friend of mine has a Mercedes Diesel its done over 60.000 miles on it

@curtisj2165 9 ай бұрын

Alan's new daily driver?

@bartoszk4812 9 ай бұрын

My friend owned one of them, same year. Well screwed together cars and good on fuel too, although foot operated parking brake takes some getting used to. I remember replacing the front indicator bulb was a real pain and he had to buy very looong pliers to get to it. It is a shame they cover rear suspension arms with those plastic covers that collect water and make them rot. Cheers for the video Alan!

@MohdjesriOthman-oi1id 9 ай бұрын

replace engine oil and oil filter as well

@t5jerry 9 ай бұрын

Another excellent video Al, won't take long to find a berk for this Merc .....🫢

@meguinness1116 5 ай бұрын

Temperature sensor 4 exhaust system (cylinder bank 1) has a short circuit to positive. Any Idea which sensor is it in this type of engine? Ta

@hongkongphooey-kw4nd 21 күн бұрын

Think i need a new 5speed auto gearbox in my w204,it takes an age to go from 2nd to 3rd upwards,if i put my foot down,it revs its nuts off to 5,500rpm before changing gear from 2nd to 3rd,does anyone have any idea what could cause that,its a 2009 c220 cdi sport,any help would be appreciated

@CarsExposed 7 ай бұрын

Morning Alan, it’s a bit last minute but are you working today? I’m currently travelling to Peterborough and I’m 4 miles away from your work, would be ok to pop by to shake your hand ? It’s not a problem if it’s an inconvenient.

@hughjarse4627 9 ай бұрын

Om651 best modern merc engine

@peterdashper2251 9 ай бұрын

I thought you were moving to the Philippines?

@paulillingworth1242 8 ай бұрын

A Mercedes/ bmw / Audi all look lovely but they’re not what they used to be and bits literally fall off them , we had a relatively modern Merc a few years ago, nice enough car but riddled with issues and gearbox (auto) packed in at 58k and Mercedes wanted £8k plus to fix… we said Noo way and got shut.

@williamwales6619 9 ай бұрын

Nice piece of Machinery. Barely ran in on the mileage. At £3000 it's a steal. Nice wee profit opportunity. Providing ye don't disgrace yerself. 🤗

@coffeeguy6673 9 ай бұрын

Al, do you only work on the taxi company Mondeo's or do you take on other work mechanicing ? I have a intermittent vibration issue with my 2016 mkV Mondeo , feels like it's coming from the front somewhere. Have had it looked at by a few mechanics and Sandicliffe Ford in Leicester and they say they can't find anything wrong. I've had new tyres all round, wheels balanced and even replaced a buckled front offside alloy, still there. I can feel it when driving, strange thing is, it's not always there. Would be extremely grateful if you could fit me in to see if you can suss out what the problem is. I live in Leicester so not far from you. Thanks , Daz.

@marklittler784 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes asking yourself what was done to the car before it started occuring can be a clue.

@coffeeguy6673 8 ай бұрын

Hi Mark, well, yes, the only thing I can think of is that I've hit kerbs at some point and wonder if a strut or pinion is slightly bent. The car didn't show any vibration when I bought it so it's most likely something I've done.

@marklittler784 8 ай бұрын

@@coffeeguy6673 I did the brakes on a Toyota I had and didn't realise I'd stripped the thread on a caliper clamp so one bolt was loose.

@kevinhall3747 5 ай бұрын

I have 2012 c200, why are they so noisy??

@georghansson8178 Ай бұрын

Is the engine a OM651?

@menorthedge 8 ай бұрын

Might as well put clutch in

@vaux_wolf4281 8 ай бұрын

I’ll take my Ford Focus 1.6 petrol all day. £3000 but big bills

@msjcars2317 9 ай бұрын

I prefer my Mondeo Vignale Estate

@j2tmfc 9 ай бұрын

Brand new support, new bellhousing bolts and 2 missing at 17:23. What's the betting its had a new clutch fitted incorrectly or someone's been messing and not bled it correctly.

@alan4x 9 ай бұрын

those bolts held a bracket from the dpf to the bell housing which i have removed prior to removing the gearbox

@j2tmfc 8 ай бұрын

Ah. Excellent!

@bulpinbros 8 ай бұрын

Alan. I need some advice. How can we contact you

@Roverturbo 8 ай бұрын

Everting on these engines is a nightmare.

@blackvulcan100 8 ай бұрын

I would be a bit disappointed with that Merc on only 68000 not what I would expect on such an expensive car when new, but then I guess you did it get kinda cheap.