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[@imrananwar8845]

I have C200 1.8L 2014 AMG which has clocked 340K kilometres, and i love it. Soundless engine without any issues... I replace engine oil at 4000 miles and transmission oil at 30,000 miles. Coolant every 2 years. Brake fluid every 2 years. Differential oil every 3 years..Also, i run vehicle for 5 minutes in idle speed for turbo charger to cool down everything before switching off my engine.

[@mattgreba]

Good practice! Hope it lasts double that!

[@SzymekCRX]

Petrol CGI?

[@claudiocrys]

I have a problem with my W204, can you help?​@@mattgreba

[@RogulaRaw]

1.8L Amg bro xd

[@imrananwar8845]

It's a Petrol ⛽ engine.

[@eydorian]

You should disable eco-mode, my mercedes mechanic told me that it puts great pressure on the transmission chain each time it restarts, for a very limited petrol saving. I also had the wheel speed sensor issue, twice. And it costs around 350€ to get both replaced, twice (in a 5 years period). Appart from that, no major issue.

[@seahawkgreenblue6085]

Leaving eco mode on if you drive slow and constant mph. I am at 176k miles and bought the car at 91.5k miles. It is working just fine. Only time for sport is for passing vehicle.

[@EllisBurton3339]

I was in the Canaries this year and my wife and I got a taxi to the hotel the mileage was 1000560 kms on the original engine and second gearbox it was a c class 220cdi estate correct maintenance is key to longevity

[@JettaRedIII]

#11 -- Seat belt buckle. The wire that provides the signal to the SRS controller when the seatbelt is latched breaks. The solution is to replace the buckle. Search KZbin on how to replace the buckle. This was a problem with the W203, as well. The symptom is that the airbag light comes on. After replacing the buckle, you need a proper Mercedes scanner, such as the LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 BENZ, to clear the airbag code.

[@mattgreba]

Thank you for sharing! It's ok on mine for now but who knows for how long ;(

[@Sodnomtseren4797]

Best car I've ever had since W124, still driving it and now need to change chains, since it shows 187000 km mileage.

[@UNLVbasketball]

Mines a 2010 the only problem I’ve had is the seats 😂 probably helps that mines a manual transmission 👍

[@gamemaster6842]

You got those problem even with low miles honest i am shocked because i have the w204 since Nov 2018 First issue i had was just the radio didn't had the sound right after i got the car the dealer fixed the issue by simply changing the bad fuse 2nd was the fog lights were bad i had to replace the whole thing including lamp and bulbs 3rd was the serpentine belt snaping right after visiting for a food pickup , i had to take the car without the belt which was really bad since that cause the issue for the steering pump being leaked and i learned that on Mercedes even a serpentine belt must be OEM So i replaced the serpentine belt with OEM Parts then after 2 days car was just roaring like a truck way to home , right after that i tried to start the car but it didn't start after few attempts my friend jumped start the car and white smoke was coming i though car's engine might blown up but it was the steering pump leaking fluid and i had to tow the car and got it replaced also did replace all the pulleys which was bought all in 1 kit . i got the part from a aftermarket brand and the car's steering was so bad and heavy i had to replace the part with OEM part which i bought from a Mercedes Benz Wholesale website which were very good and amazing price , then i replaced the thermostat my self because of a check engine which was easy job. after few months like 2 year i had the smell from the cabin like a burning smell which was there even car was good , my friend finds out it was a steering hose and main seal and then it was also the oil cooler assembly which got bad just for that stupid serpentine belt . so i got it replace all of them and pcv valve which was good price . during that i also replaced the engine mounts and transmission mounts just to be safe . having a used Mercedes Benz is very challenging since it was my first car and to be honest some of the issue i fixed myself . i replace the thermostat, spark plugs , engine intake hose , side mirrors blinkers , interior parts like trims , recently i had bad struts and got them replaced . but now car is really good and not giving me problems despite having 136k miles after 5 years of usage not too bad. got my self a 2023 Toyota Camry se 2 years ago everything is good but it doesn't give the joy of Benz . The stupid Windshield glass was so weak but expensive for a Japanese car .

[@mattgreba]

@@gamemaster6842 oh wow, thanks for sharing! That is a list!

[@mattgreba]

I was thinking about getting w205, will definitely keep in mind issues you had

[@yagood0310]

I fixed ESL in Sydney. It costed $600 AUD. Also the airbag alert is always on 😂

[@Seb94126]

If you had a m156 with that mileage, you'd be looking at a lot more than 600 pounds lol just 1 camshaft is £700, not to mention camshaft adjusters, lifters etc. Good video, you missed rusted break lines tho, that will need doing sooner or later due to poor material choice from factory.

[@mattgreba]

Thx, agree break lines are poor on them too

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

I have a 2013 C350 with original 85k km (53k miles) and the driver seat is already slightly torn on the bottom bolstering just like in you vireo. So yeah, seats give up quick on these.

[@Hamish767]

Did you notice a drop in mpg when you had the leaking fuel hose? I get a smell of petrol outside the car and even though mine is a c250 I only get low 30’s for mpg even on motorway.

[@mattgreba]

@@Hamish767 I've noticed the smell as soon as I bought the car and got it into the garage, sorry I didn't check mpg at the time. Mine on motor way is about 45-52mpg

[@jamesdavis8425]

You are best to get the wax or oil protection. Something like fluid film and give it a good coating because the rust will not only be confined to the rear subframe. Get the car on a ramp and get all the plastic covers off. Almost the whole underside is covered. You maybe shocked at what you reveal. Even the wheel arch liners are hiding all sorts of nastiness. Look out for brake pipes too. These rot in places where they cannot be seen by your mot tester. Same with the subframe. Mercedes have said they are going to continue replacing subframes on all cars under 20 years old. I haven't heard of any refusals of this warranty work. But no point replacing the subframe is there is nothing left to bolt it to!

[@mattgreba]

@@jamesdavis8425 these are great tips, thank you!

[@aigle2328]

Elv engine lock failure is one of the worst failures that can happen to your life. Imagine this on a mountain top in minus degrees. I can't understand how Mercedes didn't think of this.

[@mattgreba]

@@aigle2328 agree, massive pain!

[@Tavs.fāters]

Rear subframe has 20year unlimited miles warranty. Thankfully mine broke when guys at repair shop checked suspension with pipe. One corner broke right off😅 Dealer changed it for free but scamed me out of 2 controlarms and 1 or 2 hours work for it. Just say you are afraid of your safety or just brake it yourself

[@ralftaugerbeck3527]

I had also all this Problems + damaged Xenon Steuerung devices. The car drives very nicely but i would not by a Mercedes again because of the very poor quality. And consider this one of the best Models.

[@mattgreba]

@@ralftaugerbeck3527 agree, bud I'm still tempted to get w204

[@Gut.2s]

2012 c300, I also had the fuel line issue. Whenever I came back to it the cabin would reek of gas. Got my lines replaced at an independent Mercedes garage. The material was crumbling and it cost me about $190 for parts and labour

[@mattgreba]

@@Gut.2s wow that's expensive! Mine was about £200 but insurance covered it

[@Gut.2s]

@@mattgreba I don’t know what I was smoking lmao. Went through my folder, it was $190

[@mattgreba]

@@Gut.2s haha love it!

[@xArchyv2]

Which one do you have, a C300 or C250? Mine is a 2013 C250 with 104k miles. Bought it with 36k miles and I only had to replace the alternator and just regular maintenance of course. And for the subframe, mine is great. I did get a warranty for it but I don’t need it. It probably depends where you live such as a place where it snows. I’m here in cali so that probably explains why mine is in great condition.

[@fredfletcher1370]

Me? California C250 - sure appreciate Archyv2 posting over 100,000 miles with but one issue.......and avoiding the timing gear nightmare.................

[@seahawkgreenblue6085]

I am at 176k and my alternator is going out. I get a red battery sign on the dash. I am looking at how to change it out. I have an oil leak somewhere. I saw a video about the rubber o ring from the turbocharger line which is directly on top of the alternator. My alternator is oily.

[@xArchyv2]

@@seahawkgreenblue6085 then it’s that, I recently had to change those feed lines. I recommend do them all. Coolant feed and return line and oil feed and return lines.

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Electric steering lock fails Oil filter housing leaks Garbage, only good thing is the car looks nice and drives well

[@claudiocrys]

Hello I have an W204 with eco mode not functioning. Should I change only the auxiliary battery, or both? Thank you

[@mattgreba]

@@claudiocrys depends, is your eco icon on dash yellow and never gets green or is it completely missing from the dash when driving?

[@claudiocrys]

@mattgreba when I push the button it doesn't do anything

[@mattgreba]

@@claudiocrys have a look at this video if it looks similar kzbin.infoqEzU32J1C8s?si=3mt8iKzpqvKMBqsL

[@claudiocrys]

@@mattgreba ok thanks. It's possible because of this, the function Hold not to work?

[@mattgreba]

@@claudiocrys could be too, but normally it's weak battery. Have a look here to test your battery and alternator charging kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmGcdpZ6mNh4r7csi=x-XL1e5LH7cXSZdd

[@mustafaakcakoyunlu]

Hello my car have a problem is the same of your second problem how did you repair it? Where is the problem?

[@mattgreba]

Do you mean petrol smell?

[@mustafaakcakoyunlu]

@@mattgrebayes

[@mattgreba]

I'm not entirely sure as this has been done by independent mercedes garage, but it was one of the feeding into the engine close to the cabin air box as it was strong smell inside

[@mustafaakcakoyunlu]

Ok thank you very much

[@mustafaakcakoyunlu]

@@mattgreba

[@valypiu61]

Nice one, no oil leaks yet?

[@mattgreba]

Not yet 🤞🏻

[@xenon2369]

​@@mattgreba220k miles on my dashboard and still no leaks. Runs smooth!

[@deejagers716]

I had only number 7, my car have 210 k kilometers .. that with hiden menu, how you do it? I find wrong senspr error with my icarsoft mb v3

[@mattgreba]

@@deejagers716 have a look at this video to access the menu: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKmldqKBq5Zsebssi=54ccN8eHjYrAGPyO

[@user-ul4se5hg1g]

My stir has become a bit harder when turning

[@51madmitch]

Over two years for a complicated machine £596 is nothing come on, you said how long battery had lasted, airbag problems with most cars as used Takata airbags I believe (as did millions of other car manufacturers)many are not common problems, my 2012 C Class coupe has not had most of your problems, drop link takes a hammering on all cars and fail over time, I had mine done at 86K mikes (about 138K, KM) yes rear sub frame is a problem, but like airbags free replacement by Mercedes, again not affecting mine, or 4 others I know, no one has ever had a fuel leak problem, it does depend how well your car has beeb looked after and used !! A friend has a BMW drop link airbag problem and cam shaft sensor failure, happens to most cars, don’t say common faults as they are not, I worked in the garage trade, random is not common, Audi the worst in my experience.

[@Lalobuilt]

Cap 🧢 been had mines for 4 years and keeping up with maintenance and using oem parts, no issues at all, you probably have hella miles or got a lemon 🍋 but mines soild, even tuned by projectA and dropped on bc coils, even after throwing on after market headers, no Issues at all

[@colinbecker6869]

Oh just wait till your steering lock leaves you stranded. PITA

[@kxnshin]

wait till your timing chain slips the car, its a nightmare.

[@miihuili]

Nahh you make it seem cheap your just lucky:D

[@firstsat2000]

Hi. Because of the same problem I have replaced the sensor first and the wheel bearing after and still no fix. Anyone any idea how to fix the issue?

[@mattgreba]

Does it still show that one of the wheels is not sending signal to the computer? Did you try the secret menu? Do you have any codes?

[@firstsat2000]

Yes. In the secret menu still shows the same problem same wheel and my foxwell scanner and my carly scanner shows the same.

[@firstsat2000]

I have 2 codes C003100 and C003164

[@firstsat2000]

and D409 ( not available on the can bus)

[@firstsat2000]

and C110700 and C327100 and C326600

[@paulthilwind8492]

I have the wheel speed sensor error, I checked with OBD and also with the secret menu, it's the rear right. I replaced it, and deleted the error code. The error comes back. I noticed if I drive very slow, (walking speed), all four sensors show a reading in the menu. Only after I speed up the rear right shows zero. Could it be the magnetic ring, on the hub? If it is, it seems like a big job, the part is cheap, not sure if I should attempt it myself. Any thoughts?

[@mattgreba]

@paulthilwind8492 Sounds like the abs ring. If you never changed the brake discs it might take you a while. There's plenty youtube videos on how to do it though. Before you do that I would try to double check the ring. Get a q tip and put it in the wheel speed sensor area to clean from any dirt or grease. Then get a phone camera in there when you spin the hub and record if there's anything obvious you could see so you can have 100% that's it's abs ring. You will see if it's damaged. Good luck

[@RNotenboom]

I've had the same fault, ABS and ESP not working, it was solved by replacing the ABS ring

[@paulthilwind8492]

Is it an easy job? Does the ring need heating up? I have seen some videos, for different cars, where it is heated up, to fit it easier

[@RNotenboom]

@@paulthilwind8492 personally no idea, I let the mechanic do it

[@firstsat2000]

I have the same issue as in the video but after I have changed the speed sensor and the front bearing the problem did not disapeear .Any help will be much apreciated.

[@Eli-kr5bm]

My x204 in just one year has got me into that plus: -vaccum pump leaking (always buy original o-rings if you dont want to buy a new pump 😅) -belt tensioner and bearings noise -rain/light sensor -headlights switch leaving rear right light on -transmission range sensor -failed alternator God I hate mercedes, they are trash

[@mattgreba]

Oh wow that's a list!

[@zewlson8617]

Next time own a Lexus, Mercedes is a money pit

[@Lonewolf-kw8gg]

I've owned my c250 11 years and it's only ever needed a new battery and a set of tires.

[@t4zmaniaa]

@Lonewolf-kw8gghow many miles what yeat

[@user-zm7de9fc9x]

Diesel or petrol?

[@leehall9015]

Money puts totally

[@zezu4775]

Mercedes ,BMW, Audi, Volkswagen.. All using Very cheap parts ,So they know Will falling Sooner.. They reduce the New Buying Price from many years ago.. But rising the Maintenance Cost a very High Price..Parts and Labor.. Stay Way from Germany Cars.. By Japanese Cars…

[@therandomstuff204]

Even Chinese cars sounds like a better option then the Germans...

[@stubuchanan5129]

Na mines completely fine runs like a dream no problem with it ever

[@JasZg]

Bravo..Thats true.I owned Mercedes for 13 years. The worse possible garbage ever.

[@skywalkerog3886]

Your issues on YOUR PERSONAL vehicle is not "common issues".....

[@stubuchanan5129]

Look u got cars that are bad u get cars that are good …. All in all the w204 is very very good and don’t get many problems at all if u look after it only use bosh parts and use the best oils ect the car will be fine the regular servicing ect !! This fella saying its really bad ect is chatting crap people don’t listen to his BS

[@JasZg]

Timing chain noise at only 150000km plastic water pump leaking and plastic thermostat broken sensors totally rusty rear subframe steering wheel lock broken...W204 is the biggest garbage i ever owned.Germans just don't know how to make a quality vehicle.

[@EllisBurton3339]

I was in the Canaries this year and my wife and I got a taxi to the hotel the mileage was 1000560 kms on the original engine and second gearbox it was a c class 220cdi estate correct maintenance is key to longevity

[@mattgreba]

@@EllisBurton3339 respect!