IS IT WORTH FIXING? HIGH MILAGE MERCEDES W211 E CLASS OM642 MOT FAIL!

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[@sprautos]

Evening all. Hope everyone is good and well. great car, plenty of miles left in it given the general condition of the car is really good. Would you of invested or scrap? All the best everyone! Appreciate all your channel support it doesn’t go unnoticed.

[@richardchapman3489]

I would repair 100%

[@richardchapman3489]

Great work bro

[@edwinhamm-h8s]

Well worth repairing provided we find a mechanic like you to do the work.

[@apnovi]

Deffo is worth a repair, Nice work as always.

[@Michael-yx4ui]

Great job.

[@mrockman5900]

This is actually our car and thanks to Sam and his team it gets the attention it needs. In more than 15 years it has virtually NEVER broken down, it served me for a year as a commuter car between Manchester and London, we used it to drive to France many times and I tend to get everything fixed before it becomes a problem. We recently had paint correction and sealing done with Barry at BK Autoglow in Hyde and it will go to Prestige for a wheel refurb next. It’s now the wife’s car and doesn’t get used that much anymore but we will keep it as long as possible. It’s a timeless classic with true Mercedes qualities ! Thank you #sprautos

[@sprautos]

Bet it looks like a new car now after paint correction!

[@stephenauty2402]

I've got an e280 Estate and I love it, such a good car.

[@billm83army]

Keep the car! Keep up on the maintenance and drive it forever

[@markamd1]

Sam is a legend

[@utube5361]

Good decision !!

[@Say-no2them]

I would switch off a good film to watch this channel it's great!

[@cugwuh]

Absolutely!

[@DontDrinkTheFlavorAid]

I enjoy the lack of drama this channel offers vs. drama or meme stuff that others put out.

[@JUSTIN330]

Definetely 👍🏻

[@sprautos]

@@Say-no2them very kind of you 🙏

[@tonychavez2083]

@@DontDrinkTheFlavorAid well said, these guys just focus on what’s important, the cars and the repairs. No goofy music or nonsense. One of the best channels on KZbin.

[@johncollier7744]

Thoroughly enjoyed the content. £2700 for the work, is about £52 a week over the year. You couldn't hire a small car for that. Certainly worth the investment.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

That's fine as long as nothing else pops up afterwards.

[@yamfz6]

If you've had a car for most if not all of its life and looked after it it's worth the money. Each new or used vehicle is a venture into unknown territory even with service history. Sometimes it's worth staying with what you know. Don't bother about the video being highly polished... It's a working garage and the video reflects what goes on in the real world.. Keep em coming.. 💯🎯👌🏻

[@mzsov]

Sometimes refreshing the car with some new parts is almost like buying a new car.

[@ihsanpenny9945]

Well said ya boyo!

[@arthurdardalis]

Well said, totally agree

[@Lianefassl]

Dem stimme ich dir zu. Gruß Andy

[@outdoortechtrekguy1029]

Spot on 🎉

[@mickymarvin3241]

My w211 as done 182000 and I do all the work myself and it's got years left It ,so I'd say yes it's worth it

[@rtg0616]

I bought one with 178k 5 years ago. It's now done 213k. I've driven to Slovakia twice and Germany 6 or 7 times. I commute 400 miles a week and it's never missed a beat. I've spent about £500 on it since I bought it. Fantastic car.

[@hmzmss]

E280 or e320?

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

Where did you go in Slovakia? And why going to Slovakia if I may ask? I am not Slovak, but I live in Bratislava.

[@rtg0616]

@@Jean-Paul_1984 Hi JP, my daughter is half Slovak, they have a house there but she lives in Germany. She's from near Zilina. Bratislava is where she was "created" funnily enough! I worked on a tennis event there many moons ago. The Fed Cup I think it was.

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

@@rtg0616 super! My son is half Slovak, and I decided to move to Slovakia and not back to my home country :)

[@nigelfirth1782]

I have a 08 W211 so I was especially interested in this video. When I was in Cyprus 2 years ago, I asked a group of taxi drivers how many kilometres they typically achieved in their 211s? Answer a million, at least a million! That's well over 600,000 miles in old money. Keep up the good work, Sam and the team.

[@mattmay2173]

I have spent 6k on my sl55 in the last year. The cars only worth 10k but when it comes to cars not every thing needs to be logical. Great video guys.

[@lrogue5426]

Best vehicle channel on KZbin by a country mile 👍.

[@tomrussell7225]

As you said it depends on the rest of the condition of the car but I'd always favour keeping a car whose history I knew rather than gambling on another vehicle.

[@maryweston3851]

Thank you for the down to earth commentary, I have watched these videos since you started andyou are a natural commentator to me because of your expertise and knowledge of your subject. Also thanks to Nathan for his camera work, I look forward to each episode every week, from 23 degrees here in the canaries , it’s a pleasure to be a subscriber. Tim

[@sprautos]

Thanks Tim. Very jealous that your nice and warm 😂

[@stuarttyson786]

Just to balance things up, it’s -27C here in the Prairies, and snowing! My wife’s Mercedes is tucked up in the garage today.

[@danjohnson8543]

Great episode boys! That smoke coming into the workshop was like scene from MJs thriller music video 😂

[@sprautos]

😂

[@xmaxbabilo]

Thought sam had the calli packs on deck for a min 😂

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

❤😂😂😊

[@garyedwards2474]

Another quality video. Always enjoy watching genuine, authentic experts doing great work. I agree, if the car is in relatively good condition, why wouldn’t you have the work done. Keep the content coming guys.

[@davescott4065]

I’ve a 2004 e class with 292,000 miles, it does have the OM648 however, old technology yes, more reliable probably. Old banger for sure, but starts first flick of the key, runs fine and brakes without issue. No DPF, no ad-blue, so a level down on complexity, but can get 50 to the gallon on a run.

[@sprautos]

Great motor

[@guvp560]

Another great watch, the editing with added skits are also a nice touch. This is the only channel on YT that I currently look forward to watching for car content. Well done Sam and the team at SPR!

[@sprautos]

Glad you like them! Much appreciated

[@castrolgtx5064]

Great video as always Sam, sorry Matt I paused high peak to watch SPR instead 😂

[@sprautos]

Legend!

[@Judith-c6r]

Love your fume containment, pure consideration for others! Is it worth it? Affordable? Always down to the person who has to put hand in pockets. Some people struggle to even find £1 let alone £2K. Personally on a car of this quality spending to keep it on the road is worth it, better for the environment than scraping and gives you work for a video. I always say, if structural rust is a failure then consider scraping as the vehicle strength and safety is failing. A bit like myself in older age, when certain parts fail I’ll consider a bullet, but I replaced my knees when they failed ten years ago! Great work and great video glad you back smiling after the flood.

[@damianfuller74]

New subscriber here. Having watched many hours of your content. Bloody love it. Your sense of humour is right up my street. Anyways the owner of this car is quite right to spend that money. He/she knows the car trusts the car and couldn't find better on that price point surely. Nice wheels I thought. Great content well filmed. Cheers

[@sprautos]

Thanks for subbing.

[@ZBYCHU__]

Its called "Double Spoke"

[@nico-toscani]

352 000km on my 642 W211 FL wagon - runs sweet. Thanks for the video.

[@ecoplanetrewards3061]

Love the video, it doesn't need to be polished it's interesting and entertaining.

[@jedi_duck5170]

Great vid. I do have a request if possible. Could you possibly do a few vids showing your diagnostic procedure fully? You don’t have to of course but it’d really help me out in my apprenticeship. My place doesn’t really give me a chance to do diag because they already know what’s wrong with it because I’m at a dealership. So seeing different approaches will help refresh/teach me new things. Even if you don’t want to (which I get) I really enjoy the weekly vids thanks for sharing your work it’s awesome to watch

[@cugwuh]

Been waiting all week for this video! Great content as always. Keep it coming.

[@andrewfwallace4582]

Brilliant video and explanation of why its worth keeping and repairing, the owner will absolutely feel the difference, new brakes, suspension and a view out the rear, don't forget the penny washers. it would be great to meet some owners and get their feedback, everyone like and subscribe.

[@andrewf1326]

LOL...the diesel fumes just after the Jurassic Park reference was just a classic. Thanks so much for continuing with your videos. I love them. Cheers guys, please keep up the good work 👏 👌

[@Dave-Huston-Dublin]

Great video, I have a 2003 W211 with M271 engine with 250,000 mls, I've owned it for 9 years and love it, Cant keep it springs or ball joints. All the Best.

[@andrewmooreandrewrmoore7615]

Definitely worth it. Always depends on how well it has been looked after in the past though. When you have a car for 10+ years you get to know what needs done next. Key is to keep on top of it.

[@SuperScoob25]

Everytime I see a AMG drive,I think All Money Gone! Still makes me laugh 😂😂😂 Love the channel thx for the upload 💪🏻. Greetings from the Nederlands🧀

[@sprautos]

😂😂

[@michaelmccabe8020]

Great video, and really good content, and definitely worth paying for the work ! it really is a no brainer....the Mrs had a w204 C320, and it was a really nice, quick V6, even though i'm not usually fussed with dirty oil burners! i look after my own motors, and just done the lower arms and sway bar links on my 1998 528i BMW e39 ( Don't hate me!!) plus oil and filters, it's on 155 k, 12 mths MOT, so hopefully get another years motoring..... the thought of buying a new motor terrifies me ! keep up with the channel, your content is spot on....not surprised you have a full diary, and are at full capacity, your work speaks for itself. Thanks

[@mattleonard1078]

Enjoyed this one a lot! Still one of my favourites from this era of Merc...My facelift estate has 200k on it and runs like a peach...its been well maintained though and I've no doubt it'll keep on going !

[@georgedaville4662]

Another great watch video Sam, loads of detail for the aspiring DIYers. Parts are now very expensive for many cars now, and I would imagine spares for the raft of Chinese vehicles hitting our shores are difficult to get and pricey! Investing in these old Mercs makes sense to me. 👍😎💯

[@RogerC596]

From what can be seen of the condition of the car both outside and inside it looks like a very nice well looked after machine and well worth saving....and then consider the cost of replaceing it and I reckon it's a no brainer to repair it.

[@paulcadman3022]

Great content as usual Sam well worth waiting for allways brightens my day when I see SPR in my recommendations 👍

[@stevenbennett3922]

Couple on AT with similar mileage for £3000. Obviously the customer likes the car and appreciates the work you do.

[@HarveyDhillon-o2o]

Great video - please don't evee think it's not good content and not release it because this is the best content on KZbin rn

[@coolcat23]

Great looking car that, in my view, is definitely worth keeping on the road. The bill might seem high (given the value of the car), but such repairs won't be needed every year, so the cost amortises over time and will compare very favourably to a new purchase.

[@Drop_a_gear_and_disappear]

I think a 211 especially the facelift is worth keeping on the road. So comfortable and aged very wel visually! Thanks for taking us along on this job 👌🏻

[@seanbrr4728]

Hi Sam, I enjoy your videos. I thought that all suspension control arm bushes should be tightened only when the car is on its four wheels. I change the control arm then when the car is lowered down on its four wheels I tighten the bolts. Obviously I'm in my garage pit while tightening these.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Hi Sam It is a no brainer to save this car if the body is in good shape as these engines are very reliable apart from the oil cooler issues which are a pain. I know quite a few people who have covered over 400k miles on these OM642 engines. Thanks for another video. I always learn something new from you🤝🏻

[@sprautos]

Thanks pal

[@f.k.3762]

If the drivetrain has been well maintained and there is no rust, this is a no-brainer for the said cost. Keep them going, there is a lot more life in this Merc

[@zakshipley3250]

Another good video Sam it gives the real life of a garage being on and off jobs m8 642 engine is bullet proof I’ve worked on vans with this engine and well over 200,000 miles have there issues like inlet port shut off and turbo module failures keep good content coming👍

[@AnthonyBarry-q1i]

Wise choice to keep the car and spend the money on what was needed. Stop comparing the mileage, the owner has maintained it well, engine is in find condition no issues with gearbox. Under body I see was free from rust anywhere. I am a obsessive cleaner of the underside of my car as much as on the outside and this car is fine and has the same treatment. The car is an 07 plate coming up to nineteen year old so what, keep the car. And another thing to consider, if you bought something a lot younger you would be losing each year in depreciation a lot more than the cost of this service. Its a no brainer as far as I am concerned its a case of you keep the devil you know changing to another care means nothing for its reliability and you could be buying yourself a whole heap of trouble. Great video by the way, love your channel.

[@ralphbarlow6559]

I have owned my current car, a W204 C350 CDI for over 10 years now, and I intend to keep it for ever. Its not just about the financial impmications: sometimes its more of a kind of love affair. Im glad there are still owners who preserve and use their cars. Another great video, thank you Sam 😊

[@51madmitch]

Great video, don’t worry a working garage is what I guess what most are here for !!! Completely worth it if the sensible owner is happy and as you say the car is in excellent condition, U.K. motorists so hung up on mileage, the engine will do 300K plus, why taxi drivers love them, suspension parts another 100K, and what you buy for £2700, that offers this level of refinements and luxury driving, thanks for posting this.

[@stevenbennett3922]

I do like the Sport E=Class.

[@ThreeCoos]

Haven't had a problem with genuine Mercedes brake discs warping before, quite unusual. Thanks for the video.

[@harkatdz]

Nice video guys, the Merc really deserve this service, one of the last genuine solide merc

[@BentleyOnABudget-mp8jj]

Hey Sam, how's it going mate? Really enjoyed watching the injector swap. Very instructive and comprehensive. I wouldn't worry so much about how good more videos will be, you've got the experience now and it shines through. You're doing much better than you think you are. Nice one 😊

[@sprautos]

Thanks 👍 appreciate that.

[@zakkane4473]

Great video thankyou, i am 13 months into owning a 2002 W211 270cdi with 445000 kms doing the repair work myself loving the old girl, originally i am from Hull but have lived in France since 2004, love your channel

[@Orwic1]

I’ve got one of these. In a couple of weeks, it’ll have 170k on the clock. Always dealership maintained, and I’ve kept strictly to the servicing schedule. I’ve had one big bill, where brake line, discs / pads and a few oil leaks had to be done as well as a full service, but I think it was worth it, at least to me. Only failed an MOT once (suspension), but otherwise sailed through every time. If I ever get an advisory, I get it done.

[@paulknight1332]

That's a tough call, if you have a fundamentally sound car then spending a bit is probably no worse than the unknown car you replace it with which will likely have significant depreciation. Great content as always and well edited due to the breaks waiting for parts etc. Thanks again.

[@franklee2598]

Hi Sam, you undersell yourself. This video is top notch, nothing amateur about it. Don't worry about the skip and start in the edits, it makes it feel more natural, together with all the background noise and interruptions. Btw, the repeat of the bit where you say "it's freezing". That's so funny! Does Nathan edit that in or are you making fun of yourself? Either way, that made me laugh.

[@sprautos]

@@franklee2598 my self and a friend do the editing together. We don’t mind making fun of our selfs 😂 makes a lighter watch for you guys.

[@danielfeteira6265]

Good work, from portugal... Waiting the next vodeo

[@Eryrwen]

Not 'good enough' - it was a great video.

[@sprautos]

Much appreciated!

[@jimross5806]

“Cause it’s freezin” Brilliant catch phrase that👏👌 Another great informative video.

[@sprautos]

😂

[@michaelhynds8035]

I love my 2008 E320 CDI Sport. 177,000 miles. Up for MOT this month, it will be interesting to see how it gets on. Fantastic car when it runs well, which is most of the time thankfully.

[@simonwilson8769]

Great video really enjoyed it, please keep 'em coming

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Great video and solid advice. I had a 2003 e320 with the SBC brakes. In the US they are under an extended warranty, so I had the SBC pump replaced at the dealer ($2000usd roughly) free of charge. Felt much better with the new pump. I sold that and upgraded to a 2008 e350 4matic with the amg sport package. Much better car overall like you said. The brakes are the best feeling of any car I've owned, including many BMW's. Mercedes really perfected the 211 by 2008-2009.

[@AlanThomas-g7b]

Great vid Sam , I especially liked the info on cleaning v cutting injector seat and it’s the second time I’ve heard this I have some blow by on my om648 injector4 I was told just get the carbon build up off the seat many thanks Sam.

[@indiesahans4916]

Love watching your videos. Reminds me of myself. Someone who takes pride. Massive respect Sir 👍🏽

[@bolanditis]

Sam, another fab vid. I've been watching since the start, and hearing Matt (Mr. High Peak) name dropping you. I was enjoying the video, and didn't notice anything 😂😂😂😂 Anyway, another fab vid. My daily is an E class coupe with a diesel lump. Have to say I love it, and Iwould spend to keep it right. Keep up the great work, and ignore the Muppets. A slip of the tongue, is no fault of the mind.

[@PuddingPeep-fs1kw]

For that sort of cost - Better the devil you know and hopefully a couple more years of wafting around in it Love the channel !

[@erniestarkey8856]

I agree with you. If the condition is good, just repair the vehicle. Not al new cars are worth the money. Great video.

[@petermuurman7624]

I drive a w211 E420 V8 diesel in Netherlands. But drive 90% German autobahn due to my job. Lots of high speed autobahn blasting. I put a ton of money in the car but it is worth it. The OM642 and OM629 are very durable engines. Injectors are maintenance parts, they just wear. My first set did 400.000 kilometers and I recently replaced them with new ones. Now done 437.000 km and the car is just phenomenal. Absolute torque monster, 850 Nm. It is not a E55, but it is the E55 that you wanna daily drive without crying about the fuel costs. Whatever platform you have, just maintain it. It is worth the money of knowing what you have. rather then starting all over again with someone's other old garbage and needing to 'double do' it.

[@mikenygaard8982]

Love the 211 got myself a 2003 E320 CDI (3,2) love that car. The chassi have 586.000 km on it. loads off buttens and grey interior with heat and vent seats in front heat in rear. Burght it for 1397 pound convertet frome danish money 12.500 kroner with bad engine. Change it and up and running again.. ofcurse it wantet some work over the past 2 years but still a car that never give up.

[@jamesdunican1750]

Fantastic video But if you want to cut corners You need to watch someone else As this man only does his work properly Top man

[@hifiandmtb]

Love the editing - the cuts are funny!

[@BryanGoodchap-s3q]

Hi Sam, Bryan here. I think its money well spent and although I havent had a diesel I owned a 2004 E320 in Australia as the third owner and sold it at 477,000 kms (296,000 miles). I drove it across Australia to go and do work post Covid so my trips were 3,500 kms to 4300kms each time. There is nothing better than being able to comfortably drive 1400 kms per day without a worry... I changed the same front suspension members as you did at 430,000 kms and they ride was so much better. My only mechanical failure was a Bosch air conditioning pump. The rocker covers leaked a little bit however we left them alone . Changed jobs, sold the car and now peddling an E350 4 matic . Cheers, great channel, keep it up

[@ew4206]

The cup of water only jiggles when Matt from High Peak Autos is approaching.

[@jimwintersgill9099]

Good video, enjoyed the banter! Need to see inside than Snap-On van now though…..

[@wookiewookster1214]

Excellent video thank you 🙏 great seeing the older cars loved and looked after!

[@joparish1037]

Another good video. The care you take of your customers’ cars is very impressive. Looked after properly, those older Mercs can last almost indefinitely so the economics are really interesting to explore. 👍

[@horatiotimewaster5755]

Really enjoyed this video! 2700 seems well worth the to me. I have an NA Miata with 187k on it and it's worth fixing to me because I love it, though it's probably worthless to anyone else.

[@smithyhouses100]

The various problems that you face make for very interesting content,interuptions,delay in parts delivery etc. ,so it`s much more than just OK.I also think the car was worth saving, because if that one was traded you`ld never find a simular Merc for the cost of those repairs and it may well need work on it aswell,whereas the customer has at least another 12 months MOT on that one Thanks for posting.

[@alansorbie4038]

Well worth it, that’s just a baby at 180k miles. I used to regularly travel in a W211 E270 taxi in Italy which had around 400,000 km on the clock or 250k miles and was always driven flat out on the autostrada so about 230kmh or 140 mph. We always got to the hotel before the bar closed!

[@Pearson0110]

These videos are the highlight of my week! Work on merc vans all day but still get excited by the job. So much so I’ve recently bought myself a c207 e350, the MPG isn’t as good as others have stated though averaging 20/25mpg 😅 any common problems that would cause high fuel consumption? Love the channel and videos!

[@Rawwhistorybites]

185k barely run in! My 211 E320 CDI sport is at 180K and runs like a dream with a new turbo & cooler seal. I’ll take her to 300k!

[@sprautos]

Plenty of life left I agree

[@petarmiletic997]

And much better than any new car that is constantly beeping at you for stupid reasons! You opened the door with engine running - YES I KNOW. You exceed the speed limit by 2km/h - yes I KNOW

[@bigbruno56]

I've subscribed, I have an old CLK 2003 so I watch this channel to learn more about mercs.

[@xmaxbabilo]

Damnn was halfway through the joint when i realised this is a diesel...😂😂 Then i forgot again till da vid ended :( . We need more vintage stuff. ❤ Cracking vid none the less.

[@djwarren5081]

Good one Sam. The old girl should give the owner many more miles of happy motoring.

[@DHunti]

Best Mercedes mechanics on KZbin ✅ Only Problem can i please send my vito w638 crew van 🙏 for a full rebuild with original parts on the front end bet not as your allways busy 😔 oh well great channel 🏆

[@SDav21]

Yes. It is always worth fixing it. If the car is already paid off, even if you need to fix something big, it still won't be as much as an equivalent new car's monthly repayments. In addition, these cars are still modern enough to be used daily, safer than some new cars still and built like a tank. It has modern features that does not make it feel old. They also don't make cars like they used to. Take the cost of the repair over 12 months and it is most likely still less than a new E Class monthly repayment. And the big items you fix is not every year. Once done, it'll go another 20 years so it is worth it even if the car itself has no more value. The value of the car to you is so much more than the monetary value they will attach to it. I have a 2014 W212 E350 Bluetec and a 2004 W203 C220 cdi. Last year, the 203 needed some big repairs that were costly. However, it is things that needed to be replaced after 20 years on the road. The cost divided by 12 months can not even purchase a city car like a Hyundai i10 let alone a new C Class. And obviously the 203 is safer, drives nicer and feels nicer than an i10 and actually has some features an i10 would not have. A new C Class is built like plastic bags and rattle off the showroom floor with it light, cheap brittle interior material and shoddy build quality. So yes, it is definitely absolutely 10000% worth it to spend money on an old Merc like this and keep it running.

[@keithexum7312]

Thanks!

[@sprautos]

Legend Keith thank you.

[@newbeginnings8566]

Definitely worth doing if the rest of the vehicle is fine... The owner knows his vehicle - if scrapped he has to go looking for something else that could have unknown issues...

[@garyvernon5705]

I liked this video a lot. I have a 2013 ML 350 with the OM 642. It's done 338,000 km, or about 210,000 miles. I just had the pre-safe module fail, and there were faults in the Canbus networks for both front and rear driver assist modules. Corrosion in the connectors is the culprit. I was faced with replacing the front and rear wiring harnesses for these modules, plus a pre-safe module at a minimum. So, a bit reluctantly I traded it for a 2023 GLE 53 All Money Gone with 16000 km. I take delivery next week, and I do like the new one. But, I almost gave the go ahead to repair the older one. I am hoping, given its perfect service history, that someone fixes it, as it's in lovely shape inside and out, particularly for a car from the Canadian rust belt. Actually, I'm surprised at the amount of corrosion I see on the cars you service. Love your channel. I watch every video, and I'm looking forward to joining you as an AMG owner.

[@richcortese4842]

no need to apologize for this video - I watched with rapt attention and as always learn lots of new things about the correct way to maintain these very special cars. Sam is an entertaining (without trying!) master at his craft and never disappoints. I wish I could subscribe 1000 times!

[@KonradChmielewski-n4r]

Great video, I got a CLS320 with this engine, only 74K miles. I am looking forward to years of driving.

[@IRLBobby]

Another great video, I appreciate the breakdown everytime I click I’m waiting for “we are taking on new clients announcement” 😅 one day soon

[@johncarr4404]

Another well documented video of keeping a luxury car on the road. The owner obviously enjoys driving the car and considered it well worth spending the £2,700 on it. If you drive an older German luxury car (mine's a 2007 Audi A6 Avant S Line Quattro Automatic), you've got to expect some larger than normal bills every now and then.

[@clairebroughton3244]

I had one of these in silver 3.0 V6 diesel it was a lovely car. Great vid 😊 ❤

[@jonathanwheatley1424]

I had a 2002 C class 220cdi which was given me with 120k on it, engine run pretty well, gearbox didn’t kick down all the time so had to go to manual and the bodywork was pretty rough, I’d have loved to have kept is as the initial zero price tag but I felt I’d always be chasing the repairs. Sometimes you have to know “not to” before you start, I got 6 months out of it and the guy I sold it to managed to get a new mot on it so she’s still going..👍

[@pauloliver7853]

A week wait for an injector isnt so bad. My CLS 350 has been at Mercedes for 4 months waiting for a DPF that they needed to replace as they couldn't get the NOX sensors out for the service measure. Thankfully they have given me a new loan car for the duration of the time its on back order. Back orders seem to be taking an eternity for some parts! Great video as always.

[@braaast]

211 content = top drawer ❤

[@ftffighter]

That W211 is absolutely worth it! She's in great condition still and time has shown these to just keep eating up the miles. Reliable and durable vehicles are a dying breed... once again, another great video SPR! :D

[@chrissdavey]

Love the cheeky repairs 👍

[@conornoble6205]

Love the channel and looking forward to the extra content this year!

[@OK247OK]

Loving the content which is real life of a day in a mechanics workshop

[@LRSTGS]

I owned two 211's, one was a 320cdi, the other an E55 amg. I currently drive a C218 (2015 CLS), and I stand by the fact that the 211 was a much better built and equipped car than the generation which followed it.

[@davecoleman7431]

Great video as usual mate The main reason discs warp is that I was told when I did an advanced driving course if you do a series of heavy braking till stopped do not keep foot on brake pedal, apparently your not allowing the disc to cool evenly and the discs warp I have had discs warp and after this advice I no longer get warped discs Don’t know if it’s true but it’s seems to work for me

[@hamzayagan]

Im rebuilding my w211 right now , 180000 km , im done with the engine ill keep on going until i finish all systems , i have owned this car since 11 years , and i was not ready to give it up , and since i do the work my self it will cost me around 6000 $ to completely rebuild everything to an oem standard , might sound crazy to some people but to me it makes sense to hang on to my dear car . M272 engines are known to last for high mileage.