Buying a used Mercedes R-class W251 - 2005-2017, Buying advice with Common Issues

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Buying a used Mercedes R class W251 - produced from 2005-2017
How reliable are the engines, what are the common problems with these cars? What is the price for fixing the various issues and the price for the spare parts? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions and more!
What to look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz R class MPV advice / guide
used Mercedes R class W251 MPV
used Mercedes R-class review
Mercedes R 280, R 300, R 320, R 350, R 400, R 500, R 550, R 63 AMG, R 280 CDI, R 300 CDI, R 320 CDI, R 350 CDI, R 350 BlueTec
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[@robertmarks6067]

Wonderful review, nicely done. GREAT JOB.

[@seanhorgan6774]

Fantastic, all inclusive review. Great work getting the numbers together and spacing out the information you've provided. Adding secondary repair option pricing is above and beyond most reviewers. Well done

[@AlexMorbid]

Stumbled on this review by accident. Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Amazing job! Thank you very much for great work!

[@erjonjoni1434]

Air spring also tend to fail around 60-80k miles. Very easy to replace them you self. Otherwise it is not a bad car.

[@fabianernestopacheco]

I love this car, it's one of the most functional I've ever seen. This helps me a lot to decide!! Thanks for the advices. 😎👌🏻

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Did you buy it?

[@Cloxxki]

Let us know please!

[@mssilva05]

Great help. I am looking for a d 2006/2007, but now I will review my plans. Thank you!

[@bobcatt2294]

Great video and production level - thumbs up.

[@dougdanzeisen9608]

Great video, very informative and right to the cogent points. I like your style!

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

06' with 200k miles, running strong still, knock on wood. I replaced alot of common maintenance parts. Nothing major thus far. Transmission was slipping in 3rd gear, but after drain and fill Fluid change, it corrected the issue.

[@zairemartin4252]

I’m about to buy a 2006 and I’m worried with all these videos some say it’s the best car and others say it’s gonna cost a fortune but I’m still going to buy it

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

@@zairemartin4252 bro go with your gut feeling. This engine has so much room to work on, you can do a lot of diy if you handy with tools. Good luck! Just make sure your rack n pinion isn't leaking. Its like $2k almost for just the part. Then labor $.

[@itzjdub282]

@@zairemartin4252 I'm where you were a month ago. I have my eye on a '06 R500. I have to have it.

[@csllover]

@@zairemartin4252so how did you get on?

[@rockazinny]

Very good an informative video. Thank you!

[@nenadjakovljevic8582]

Thanks for this video. I'm thinking of buying r class, now I know on what to pay attention.

[@J1I9M7M4Y]

Very informative review! Thank`s!!

[@prestigeprestiges8311]

Wonderful and very informational video thank you very much!

[@MrLuba6a]

As usual great video 👏 👍

[@K1NGM4S1V]

Awesome review

[@ledzepandhabs]

I own a 2011 Bluetec, I got it last year for $15000 taxes in, the only issue after 1 year was the torque converter started failing, off to the tranny shop and they made it all brand new for $3800 taxes in. I could care less, the car was so cheap and drives so fuckin nice, carries an unbelievable amount of people and stuff and tows like a 1 ton truck. I could spend another 10 grand over it's life and is worth every penny cause it's so nice and still be a bargain.

[@shashankravi1]

1. does your car have airmatic for both front and rear suspension and adjustable , or just rear non adjustable, I prefer the later 2. also does your car version have dual mode sports and comfort 3. is your car the long wheel base how do you suggest the American version long wheel base 2012 bluetec and what all to check in the car

[@ledzepandhabs]

@@shashankravi1 1- Rear only 2- Yes it does. 3- Yes, the long wheel base. Drive it, do all the buttons and gadgets work, is it fast and smooth with no hiccups, is it rust free. If yes to all those things then buy it, stay away from 2010 and down, they have problems.

[@07ow]

$15000 ain't cheap to everyone. Lol I can replace the engine in my Lincoln for a lower mileage one for $1500.

What an amazing review. Thank you so much for the video

[@2mu2me]

Great Job on the video. Very informative. Im in the market for a car. I think your info will help me make an informed choice.

[@konig.geneve]

Just add the noise in front of the car, that you are talking about (front differential or case bearing) thanks for your explanations, now I know what it is. my car is from 2006 and 251000 Km.

[@barrycgreen]

very helpful thanks

[@acempdc]

You are amazing man

[@yodafootpic4537]

any plans on making a video about 1st gen Volvo S80?

[@aitorinarra]

Thank you very much for such a great video. I understand that R class are more reliable than GL class, right? Thank you

[@ollesodo6406]

I have a R320 -06, now 250tkm, very comfortable but unreliable car that is very expensive to repair. Some of the things that brakes on these cars, Turbo, intake flap motor, starter motor, DPF filter, wheel bearings, trunk lock, air suspensions and so on...

[@tokyowarfare6729]

I wish I had access to a mechanic with your knowedge

[@mohammadrezaojaghi2805]

Make a review for gle pls !

[@areje-oshinolabanji969]

Thanks for the analysis, My R class 08 doesn't rev pass 39mi on engine start up,Upon running/movement after 10minutes it gains speed and the gear starts selecting. It doesn't show gear fault codes upon diagnosis. What could be the fault?

[@shashankravi1]

R 350 W251 , 2012 Bluetech long wheel base seems a good choice for touring as well as for daily driving dual mode tourer and being 4MATIC AWD for usage in winters in Canada , I am closing on a 158,000 km with spare extra 4 rims with all weather tyres at Canadian $11500 approx ₹ 7.3 L. Car is Mint and maintained well in a covered garage no rust and it seems a good bargain also could some one confirm if the airmatic suspensions only for the rear suspension and non adjustable, besides is it a dual drive mode sports and comfort , Thanks

[@ghost85111]

Please do hummer h3 problems

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Make video for bmw X1 please

[@neilcutter7303]

How reliable are 2010 R350 bluetec?

[@ii7u]

I have an 06 r350, transmission failed at 60k kms and now its at 240k kms and I feel like it about to fail again

[@Archer28M]

So did it fail ?

[@johnreitz5676]

Maybe YOU were the problem.

[@trenity1593]

Don't buy one older than 2010 for sure. It will cost you a fortune to keep it on the road. Very expensive car to maintain, the parts are skyhigh. Tons of electrical issues with this car and god forbid you get one with balance shaft issue in the engine. The engine is basically guaranteed to fail. Water can leak on into the module box in the rear which will cause ridiculous amounts of electrical problem. The fuel pump is also know to fail. Good luck but otherwise it's a very comfortable and family car even in the 3rd row.

[@trenity1593]

@Martin Svensson sure don't get me wrong there's not more comfort and space you'll fine wrapped luxury but just not worth the hassle in the end. Perfect for family of 4 or six that don't mind the maintenance. Only use, I repeat only use oe parts. That's with any Mercedes though. If you live in the city definitely stay clear. This is not a city car, it doesn't do stop and go well at all. The rotors and breaks are not adequate in my opinion for the weight of this car.

[@yeahyousaidit]

I had every issue you mentioned. First the throttle sensor. Then the fuel pump had a shortage apparently caused by water getting to the computer in the rear. The fuel pump wasn’t that expensive and I had my personal Benz tech take out the computer and clean corrosion caused by the water. Everything was fine but then the radio started going out. Also the panoramic sunroof didn’t work and was quoted a bunch of money to fix it so I just left it alone ( still great view) I eventually sold the car along with my mechanic lol and was told a few months later that the computer completely failed. I loved this car. It’s funny how other videos talk about how ugly it is however if you look at the Acura MDX and the infinity suv they have the same shape just the r has a longer wheel base. It’s so heavy and solid very roomy and fun to drive. I would love to get my hands on a r500 or r63

[@CuttyBanks]

make more videos please

[@mrsportschampion5796]

Thanks Dude ..iam looking for a 2012 for 15k euroes with 140tkm ...

[@nicholas_neo]

review a 2008 Cayman

[@rvarsigfusson6163]

What about vibration under the car.... from the driveshaft(s) or front diff or FWD gearbox Then the EGR can bee removed and power increased by big numbers..... AND!! fun

[@willianssalame2569]

I change the wipers and still dont work

[@mohdradzif5566]

In Malaysia, we have the R280L 3.0L V6 Petrol. I would like to have it. Thanks for the video

[@hameeboy9620]

Abg dari malaysia yaa. Mcm mana pakai r class ni bang

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@@hameeboy9620 tak jadi amik bos. amik MPV hat lain... tp macam best

[@hameeboy9620]

Oh ya ka..... sy baru nk cari. Tu yg nak tnya...

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@@hameeboy9620 boleh sangat tu bos. duduk area mana

[@hameeboy9620]

Rawang

[@emanuelciurariu5065]

Thanks for the vid man i apreciate it beacause i asked once. I HAVE TRIED 2 R CLASSE 320 CDI HERE IN FRANCE AND BOTHE HAD SAME PROBLE AT ABOUT 200 000 KM YEAR 2010 SHORT AND LONG VERSION WHEN I DROVED THEM AT ABOUT 110 AND UP AFTER A TIME THE CAR STARTS TO VIBRATE A FEW SECONDS AND IT STOPS AND IS DOING THIS ALL TIME I DROVE FOR 500KM IN FRANCE HIGHWAYS AND I DIDN'T LIKED THE SOUND OF THE VIBRATIONS FROM TIME TO TIME AND I HAVE BAUGHT SOMETHING ALSE. I WAS DISEPOINTED.

[@rp1268]

Have a 2008 that’s going in for a transfer case replacement this week. My car has 78k miles on it and howls and grinds on the highway. Replacement transfer case has 98k on it so we’ll see how it goes. What a piece of junk this is.

[@macedonianlad]

its literally a e class but more family focused

[@kevincunningham5828]

Now I see why they’re so cheap!

[@mrdurtydawg]

Dirt cheap but man they are comfortable as hell! I drove one about 6 years ago and that thing floated over the rpad it was so smooth. Even with the issues I'm still thinking about getting one.

[@Kingofnation100]

I am thinking about getting one too even with the issues. Thinking about getting the diesel r class for better gas mileage

[@GeloNegron]

Body like a Minivan & Doors like a SUV. This is a SUV hiding with the clothes of a Minivan, lol. Chevy has something like this but its the body of a SUV with the rear doors sliding like a Minivan.

[@ulqviorra]

A very good and very detailed video . I do like it , good job . However , it would be much better if you would try to improve your accent . I don't have a problem with it , because I'm from East side of Europe and often hear this type of accent . But the Western side won't understand properly everything you say . Maybe this (accent improvement) and some advertisment for your channel , will bring more viewers , subscribers . Wish you succes !

[@jasonhutchins2387]

I’m western and have no difficulty understanding him.

[@colormesarge]

'Merican with no problems understanding. Don't be xenophobic

[@MrLuba6a]

it is in your head...don't kill the charm of the guy 🙊

[@shashankravi1]

its a great review

[@prestigeprestiges8311]

I understood everything with no problem

[@johnnyc.holmes4251]

Be prepared to replace ALL air bags, plus they come with individual compressors so you’re going to need for suspension airbags and for compressors!