Buying Advice Mercedes Benz E-Class (W210) 1995- 2002 Common Issues Engines Inspection

[@shawnjenkins8528]

My 1998 E 320 has 275 miles and runs strong. Just drove It on a trip from Tampa to Miami 4hrs round trip!

[@samrodas30]

I still own a w210 e240 2000. Only 72K Miles. Great condition, a nice gift from my father.

[@mannygonzlz1630]

My E430 2002 E-Class has 264,500 and still running like new, Im very happy with.

[@yoursentimental1206]

I can’t wait to get mines so inspirational thank you stating mileage

[@memeco50]

I just got one with about 285K mi. for about $2K. I guess it was well taken care by the rich lady that owned. Now it's my turn to take care of it and enjoy it.

[@winnerfan5660]

Lucky, mine is a 2000 E320 with 250k+ and almost everything is fine with it, just that the AC no longer works and the back two passenger windows fell.

[@brianjordan4343]

Im now at 170kstill run greats time to change control arms now

[@cynthiakaralla]

I am over 300k and it is awesome

[@Trasc066]

I bought a 2000 E320 for $1,200 about a week ago. No rust and only 138,000 miles on the engine and so far I'm in love with it.

[@glo714]

I brought a s500 Friday

[@outlandishjayylol376]

Any updates on the car?

[@staskertube]

How is going?

[@richardwilson57]

You legend …… put £3000 into it and keep it for life!

[@larryc1616]

I have a 99' at 230k smooth miles. Maintain and it will last forever. Only had to change the a/c compressor at 200k miles.

[@jinkazamamonkey]

I owned a w210 e430 v8, it was a super car, reliable, sounded glorious and not too expensive to maintain, I sold this car around 2010 and I am now looking to buy one again simply because modern cars have too much electrics for me, I want a simple v8 with a few features and this car from the side in the bodykit for the amg looks amazing

[@cynthiakaralla]

Mine has 300k on it and it is unbelievable amazing. I was trying to get a second one, they are not easy to find

[@MrUkielover]

2021 & my 2001 E430 4matic is running amazing as my daily driver (113,000 miles). Had the radiator , rear window regulator, and a frozen/ rusted rear brake caliper changed recently. The V8 is still fun to drive

[@cynthiakaralla]

mine is over 300k and going for the 600k

[@embajadoresboy4535]

My W210 E55 is in the garage. It only collects dust but not rust. They are very reliable if you take care of them.

[@mikes.3184]

Wanna sell it instead ? Lol

[@azamatdzholbunov9694]

That’s my dream car!

[@davidleon2000]

I bought a 1997 E320 and this vehicle is straight luxury and drives and looks like a Beauty. It has 6 disc changer and everything works 😎💯

[@ChicoEscuela]

Congrats! I just acquired same year, same model. Just settling in. Everything is sorted out with great ownership lineage (something Mercedes buyers can look for).

[@richardwilson57]

i have a 120,000 mile w210 and the drop links were replaced and now there is no rattle....... thank you for poiting out this issue....... car runs like new in every department and i paid £1000 for the car....... absoluteley silly money for this sort of car...... few spots of rust but nothing chassis related ...... im confident this car will do 200/400,000 miles with ease ....... i can’t believe people associate Teslas with environmental efficiency once I realised the durability of a w210 😅

[@josepedrobento4833]

I love the fact that owners only have good things to say about it. My W210 has been in the family for 29 years, and I have no intention of selling it. As a happy owner, I find the maintenance a pure joy. It's so easy to work on.

[@pjazzz353]

I am second owner 1995 E320 bought it since 2005 still keeping it. Very satisfy.

[@MrHerberttarlek]

20 years outside with fading where it should be and no rust but I live in L.A. . It’s a awesome car if you keep up the maintenance.

[@Pmike404]

I also live in Cali and just came across one of these too no rust, garage kept, only 39k miles

[@The2Coolest2]

@@Pmike404 What a find

[@Pmike404]

@@The2Coolest2 ya I work at a dealership and someone traded it in. I’m hoping to pick it up soon. I also picked up a 1988 Honda Accord also 1 owner, garage kept, 68k miles about a year ago.

[@The2Coolest2]

@@Pmike404 Wow. That's awesome! Congrats :).

[@zhugulevworks]

at the e300 itself, the om606 turbo diesel does not cause problems, it starts and works like a new one, the power has increased from 177 to 219 horses, in 1999 I bought mileage 290,000 in 2010, it was introduced to Russia from America in 2003

[@wernerbloemwagen6878]

We owned the E230 Elegance auto sedan for 5 years : it was a great car when it did not give problems - we don't have rust issues in South Africa, and like you said the engines are very strong, but everything else gave problems from the upper control arms, lower control arms, steering rack ends, engine pulleys, electric windows, rear suspension, rear CV's, headlights are very weak, break light switch failed twice, automatic gearbox issues putting the car in limp mode, sun cracks on the dash, Mercedes-Benz radio volume button runs away, instrument cluster dies, engine mountings, shocks, entire exhaust system also replaced. I will not recommend this car (W210) to anyone. We also own a W123 of 1985 in 230E auto format which through God's grace is very reliable.

[@richardwilson57]

i suspect that the South African roads and the previous owner may have something to do with your experience? ;-)

[@bobbymunyavi5357]

Having gearbox issues as well. Did you manage tp fix it?

[@souhail8368]

Mine is 1999 220 CDI, very reliable and super comfortable in long journeys

[@garethsmith7628]

I got a 98 E55 with 220k km on it, it's been awesome, still goes great.

[@defallko3905]

how much are they worth now?

[@garethsmith7628]

@@defallko3905 -one exact same for sale locally AUD30k

[@cmartinez477]

I just took possession of my dad's 1999 E430 with 113,000 miles. I originally bought it for him 12 years ago from my brother-in-law (his parents bought it new in 1998 for $55,000!). The transmission was rebuilt, and the harmonic balancer was replaced under warranty. It is white with a beige interior, which makes it an excellent stealth car. I have a few small things to fix, but the car is solid at freeway speeds. Hopefully, it will serve as a reliable backup and hobby car.

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

On its way becoming a classic

[@Takethiskeycard]

I took my 1998 w210 from my dad as well 2 years ago, E200 with 325.000 km on odometer. Rust free and properly maintained. Never had an engine problem since 1998 other than changing sensors and some minor issues here and there. It amazes me how durable this car is 👍

[@ozgurtumuklu3573]

Except for the rust problem, I haven't heard any problem he mentioned with W210.

[@Roberto-cj6uq]

Have a 2002 E200 kompressor. Recently I’ve an issue with the headlights bas/esp systems and the gear change all effecting each other. So have I blown something when giving a jump start

[@sav7123]

For the m113 motors make sure to replace the throttle position sensor !

[@jlcii]

The Jaguar competitor for the Mercedes-Benz e-class would be the S-Type. The XJ was Jaguar's full size flagship sedan, which went up against the s-class mercedes. Other notable competitors against the Mercedes-Benz e-class in this era would be the Lexus GS, the Lincoln LS, and Cadillac Seville.

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

You are right :)

[@closer71]

I’m looking at a nice 1-owner W210 E430 with 145,500 miles on it. It’s probably worth $2,500 but the guy thinks it’s worth $4,000. I’m going to pass on it. I know I can buy one right that’s clean. These things are everywhere!!! And still running like a Mercedes-Benz! I have no idea why the fan boys hate on the W210 chassis all the time. They’re better quality than the W211 and light years beyond any of the mediocre crap the company builds now...

[@cynthiakaralla]

The 320s are everywhere, the 430s, good luck, I have one and looked to have a second, but no such luck. Just buy and restore, that is what I am constantly doing to mine and it is more than 300k kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKeuYaOHocRofJY

[@E39ENTHUSIAST90]

I owned 2 W210, in my case the earlier 300 TD, was way more reliable than the later 320CDI. You can see some videos of it, on my channel.

[@costcoexecutive]

Thank you for the video. Very useful information

[@The2Coolest2]

My family had a nice 2001 E320. In 2012 it was destroyed in Hurricane Sandy here in the US (flood damage).

[@alexanderstevens145]

🙁

[@The2Coolest2]

@@alexanderstevens145 Yeah :(. I discovered a year and a half ago it was won at an insurance auction by someone in Eastern Europe!

[@alexanderstevens145]

@@The2Coolest2 🙁

[@The2Coolest2]

@@alexanderstevens145 Yeah :(. Can't find anything else on it. Oh well :(.

[@staplegun3703]

@@The2Coolest2 Niko Bellic :vvv

[@caalcb7]

Just get the 1997 model, it still share engine with the W124 which is bulletproof.

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Enjoy!

[@wisdomandlove1661]

@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB thanks for the video. I have a 97 e320 that early morning cold startup makes a sound for about 2 minutes and goes away. Its not the belt and i cannot see anything on a diagnostic tool scanner. Could it be a pulley? Or could it be the harmonic balancer? Also is it better to just buy a newer mercedes 4 cylinder cla or c class? I appreciate your response

[@AO-ow6tt]

What is the fuel economy of the E220CDI/143hp?

[@chiefppq8084]

Still own my 2002 e430 4matic. No issues And what a true beauty. 165,572 Mileage

[@chiefppq8084]

Slight rust under Mercedes Benz door still on driver side though 😔. I live in Washington state so I guess expected

[@no-damn-alias]

There where more inline engines than 4 and 6 cylinders. There where two 5 cylinder engines too

[@wdb210sbenz8]

And my car V8 ithink his information not completely

[@jamescollier2379]

I own a 1998 e300 turbo disel turbo. Great car.

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Super reliable

[@jamescollier2379]

I just picked up an e300 td with 240k..runs great but needs motor mounts. Love the car!

[@yp3849]

I have made only Good experience with the W210 until now!👍

[@ubikayu9585]

How much the gas/petrol usage? In town n long distance.

[@garyzhang5099]

@@ubikayu9585 I got 16.5L/100km in town and 8.4L/100km on highway with my 2002 E55

[@hmanchaseblues9208]

I own this car at 22 thank Jesus Christ Lord I give you glory amen

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Enjoy your Benz before electric cars bore us to death. Enjoy your weekend

[@racionator2668]

E270 CDI is a 5 cyilnder diesel engine. You didnt mention that. In my opinion thats the best sounding diesel i ever heard. I recomend getting the E220cdi or the E240 and than doing a LPG conversion since that engine is relatively common and hey its a V6. You wont find 1.8 and 2.0 petrols in europe for sale at all bc Greece buyes theme all. There tax is insane for cars over 2.0L

[@jonathanlobo8485]

Whats the LPG conversion? I'm looking at a 220cdi now

[@asimshah2055]

hi, noce video do you have some regarding its kick down failure and repeatedly EPC error shown on the meter?? give some solution

[@jinmy2140]

does it have an auto-locking differential?

[@kasimkn]

Great work! a lot of effort put in..

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Thanks!

[@jasontroy4723]

Had a w210 e320 1996 model . No drama with the car . Just standard oil changes and maintenance . Sold it after 4 years . these days i have a w212 e350 . So far so good .

[@Steven-vo4dy]

I have a, (210) 2002 E430 All Wheel Drive and I broke my key fob so I ordered a new fob from Germany and now it won't start it's programed from my Mercedes dealership but now I put the key fob in turn it everything electrical turns on but the car won't even try to start the wheel won't unlock can this be a bad ESL issue? I have a brand new battery correct starting amps I'm stumped and need help

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

That is unfortunate, sometimes it is not the key but the lock itself that causes issues. Perhaps good to buy an OBD reader and see what the ECU says about this issue. This allows you to get a better understanding of what is causing the issue. Good luck brother.

[@tererez]

K40 module needs programming

[@warriorlight793]

What does it mean "if you used tactile for the chassis"?

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Extra protective layer against rust

[@OGRKPO]

Hi can somebody help me please and tell me the best and easier way to install a cut oil gps tracker on a 1995 E210 diesel? Its a CJ720 gps... Thank you very much

[@louisseaman8455]

Spring perches on the front end are known to rust to the point of collapse, particularly on V8 models (E420 & E430), with cars exposed to roads that are salted in winter. This is a serious saftey issue that increases in magnitude when the car is loaded with more people. Also, this 5-speed transmission is not "bullet-proof"; on a few cars with only ~120k miles, I've known the roller bearings on thrustplates to wear enough to fall out of the bearing cage and destroy planetary gears. Finally, catalytic converter collapse; each cat was ~$1500, 15 years ago, and by now, this is well out of warranty. I liked the look of these cars but unfortunately this is not the "forever car" of previous generations, and you'd have to find a really clean car with an excellent service history to be confident that you weren't going to immediately spend at least 4 times the purchase price in repairs, to daily drive the car.

[@cynthiakaralla]

I have a 1999 E430 RWD, yes there was rust. Had the guy cut it out and replace it with new metal. I have more than 300k on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKeuYaOHocRofJY

[@ELPROFERAPOLDSCHOOL]

En menos de 24 HRS. compro mi E320 Elegance W210 año 2002 con menos de 159000 kilómetros o 98000 millas, haber como me va...💪💪🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@DanMegistos]

Actualiza como te ha ido con el. Estoy por comprar un W210 E320 del 2001.

[@ELPROFERAPOLDSCHOOL]

@@DanMegistos Hola Daniel. Estoy contento con mi Mercedes Benz, el mío es nacional mexicano por lo que no me preocupa tanto los problemas de óxido que se dieron en donde ha nevado y donde ponen sal en la carretera aunque por los años que tiene siempre estaré al pendiente de ello, lo primero que hice fue llevarlo a la llantera, se revisó suspensión, limpieza y ajuste de frenos, cambié llantas ya que estaban agrietadas por no uso, revisa bien los baleros de las llantas pues yo tuve problema con uno y se cambió, hice afinación al motor, cambié aceite de la trasmisión automática es importante lo revises, en general es un auto que lo quiero impecable, lo he deseado desde hace años y pienso cuidarlo como se merece. Me encanta mi auto, está entero, su presencia y tamaño son imponentes ya que ahora todos son autos chicos y este es grande y se nota, es muy amplio, espacioso, con una cajuela excelente. Ahora los peros: lleva 8 litros de aceite sintético y 12 bujías, mi opción en aceite fue Mobil sintético (No Mobil 1) comprado en Mercado libre aunque el aceite marca Hella como la marca de las luces son otra opción pero siempre 100% sintético, un depósito de 80 litros de combustible premium, en una ocasión tuve que ir muy rápido en carretera y estuve rebasando constantemente y me dió un promedio de 6 km/lt aunque si te la llevas tranquilo en carretera llega a dar hasta 11.5 km/lt., en general un promedio de 8.5 a 9 km/lt, eso sí, alcanza velocidad muy alta que deja pasmados a muchos 😅. El motor una delicia, el Chasis una delicia, los asientos de piel una delicia, la madera de nogal en volante, puertas y tablero contrasta con su color beige interior es una delicia, el estatus que da una delicia. Se que tendré que cuidarlo y consentirlo, en otra ocasión si gustas te platico como lo arreglé del sonido sin variar su originalidad. En general estoy Muy Contento con mi Mercedes Benz E320 W210 del año 2002 fabricado en 2001, ha sido una magnífica opción en mi vida el cumplirme éste deseo, se que he gastado dinero y lo seguiré gastando pero con tiempo, prudencia y administración no se siempre tan duro. Espero que haya sido de utilidad tanto escribir y no te haya abrumado. Quedo a tus órdenes y hazme saber tus dudas y comentarios. Gracias por escribir 🙋 👍🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@DanMegistos]

@@ELPROFERAPOLDSCHOOL Te agradezco mucho tus comentarios y explicación. Me son de mucha utilidad. Tengo un W203 C350 con motor M272 y equipo AMG del 2007. Me encanta mi auto y le he dado mucho amor. Todo lo que haz comentado más muchas cosas más. No le pide nada a los nuevos, salvo pantallitas que no me interesan. Quiero otro MB. Tanto el W124 como su sucesor el W210 me encantan. Se está presentando la oportunidad de adquirir uno 2001, C320 color negro con rines AMG que me encantan, a muy buen precio. Por eso te pregunté sobre tu experiencia. También soy mexicano y no me apura el óxido aunque lo revisaré a detalle. Tengo que revisar que motor trae, lo que me comentas de las cantidades que usa de fluidos es importante, gracias. Lo del sonido te refieres a cambiarle bocinas? Yo al W203 que tengo trae sonido Harman Kardon y suena delicioso. Compré un adaptador de Bluetooth que me ha salido buenísimo y me da también la opción de manos libres al teléfono. Cualquier info adicional será muy apreciada. Saludos y que gusto.

[@ELPROFERAPOLDSCHOOL]

@@DanMegistos Creo tenemos la misma debilidad 😅, yo tuve un C230 chasis w202 con transmisión manual y de ahí me enamoré de las líneas clásicas, lo tuve con hasta 5 juegos de rines, actualmente mi E320 W210 es color Dorado con rines progresivos color Bronce adelante 18x8 y atrás 18x9 con llantas 235/40-18 y 265/35-18, mismas medidas del E55AMG, se ve espectacular, el interior color Java (como beige) por lo que la madera (nogal) se nota preciosa. Me gusta el sonido y traía el de agencia BOSE, pero le acomodé Alpine de un DIN respetando el mismo color del interior, más toda la farmacia de sonido, todo respetando los tamaños, disposición y espacios para en cualquier momento regresar a instalar el sonido original, nada de dañar el exquisito diseño de interior y exterior para no acorrientar el auto. Hasta los mecánicos de la agencia de Mercedes Benz en Morelia se quedaron sorprendidos de cómo lo tengo, próximamente iré a León Guanajuato haber que cara ponen. El motor y trasmisión son un fierro, pero si revisa los líquidos, yo hasta el de los lavafaros checo 👍. Detalles que iré arreglando sobre la marcha. Lo único que he pedido a la agencia si pueden conseguirme un manual de propietario original, o al menos fotocopiado 😅.

[@DanMegistos]

@@ELPROFERAPOLDSCHOOL Que gusto conocer otros entusiastas de los fierros bien hechos, de cuando en las empresas automotrices tenían manga ancha los diseñadores y los ingenieros, sin considerar a los contadores. Una belleza los W202 también. Imagino que tu E320 es una pasada. Curiosamente vivo en León. Cuando andes por acá igual y coincidimos. Espero se arme la compra del E320. Este fin iré con mi mecánico a verlo y a ver que pasa. Si no, sigue mi radar de estas bellezas siempre alerta. Estamos en contacto. Saludos.

[@jimdieseldawg3435]

Thank you sir 👍

[@Psycheart]

AMG was making a 6L DOHC in the 1970s and 80s

[@woodsoncircle]

Good video !

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Thanks

[@cpemil4954]

The 290 and 270 are straight 5s

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

You are correct, thanks for your comment. Those 5 cylinder diesels are very reliable.

[@gazistar5526]

No mercedes ever can beat w123

[@wdb210sbenz8]

I have 99 S210 T430E since 6 year idid not suffer any of these problems, I apologize to you

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Good to hear that, no apologize needed, enjoy your car ;)

[@dorusimescu1944]

Ist eine schöne auto, 👍

[@mohamedelyaouti2051]

awesome car!

[@abdulabdanahib9617]

compare to w124 no

[@ss.0175]

👍👍👍👍👍❤️

[@xxx-uw3zi]

W210 good ...mercedes w115- w123 top

[@iceblue72wot]

It was not the first E klass. W123 was the first E klass Mercedes.

[@E39ENTHUSIAST90]

Officially the first model where the denomination "E" appeared, was the W124.

[@wernerbloemwagen6878]

Officially yes, the E nomenclature only started on the W124, but even before the W123 it is easy to see that the W114/115 was the thén E-class because of where it fit into the range. Initially the "E" stood for einspritzing which is German for injection : petrol injection, because the diesel cars had a "D" at the end like 240D or 300D

[@cino4919]

Hallo, What LPG system did you use? Any issues with this m112 engine? Valve seats etc? Regards

[@vladsrants2920]

I have A 2000, no hassles ever...you dud.

[@COLLEZZIONI]

240 V6 2001

[@gazistar5526]

This car new was 75 thousand ? In 1999 Wow so many issues

[@wisdomandlove1661]

which model?

[@garethsmith7628]

1998 E55 in Australia was AUD208k, lotsa govt taxes.

[@perropulgoso3351]

I thought Mercedes Benz was "nothing but the best" according to them, too many issues for a car that costs that kind of money. Engineers at Mercedes should be castrated (assuming they are males) so they don't pass the genes.

[@pinger83]

Perro Pulgoso calm down until you design a car

[@sehan622]

Nooooooo noooooooo, be aware. They had the 123 and the 124. That was a different matter, back then, when you bought a Benz, you were well off with a good car. You were supposed to DRIVE your car, not to take it to the dealership. Even buying an old one often was a good idea. :D

[@kristoffer3000]

a W210 is just as reliable as the older ones.

[@hz4331]

Say every thing bs

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Total mess

[@bdog903]

dont even know what your talking about!!

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Replay and try to listen

[@grooveyman]

Hideous headlights.