My Mercedes E55 AMG Wagon finally broke, here’s how much it cost to fix

I went to European Automotive to repair my broken Mercedes E55 AMG Wagon. They determined that my rear air bags and compressor did indeed need to be replaced. Follow all the guys on Instagram
Thanks to Antigravity Batteries for providing the lithium battery. Here's the link to the battery I used: antigravitybatteries.com/prod...
Eclection Auto is who I used to buy and import the E55 AMG Wagon from Japan. Reach out to them for any of your JDM import needs.
Watch my full review from when I bought it on ‪@TheStraightPipes‬

[@itsreallyjakub]

Let me know what other updates you want to see on my cars

[@flacht_6]

Any of your cars you regret buying? Any of them that you will hold onto for 10+ years? Would love to hear it!

[@mirkob.6620]

A deep CLEANING😅

[@prasiddha1986]

next video should be what @CHrisfix said. get some tools and do some tinkering. Maybe an intake or something.

[@PTExp]

Would like to lean more about the E55 exhaust.

[@S.Madman]

I would have swapped the valve block, and the inline filter. No need for coding when adding a new one. I have airmatic on my E550, and it gave up at 12 years. Also putting new oil on the line would have helped extend the life of the new compressor, since the old compressor took a lot of it out, plus wear on the old oil.

[@chrisfix]

Jakub you need to get yourself some tools and start tinkering yourself! Also, Antigravity batteries are epic! Lightweight and build in jump-starter!

[@itsreallyjakub]

I have secret tools that come out when required ❤️

[@Perceni]

he wore gloves to change battery lol He forgot the helmet.

[@DeeJayAdverb]

You guys don’t know J. He can wrench. Trust me

[@RahulShah87]

Lol I had to put in the arnott myself in my allroad. After seeing the estimate from the shop, I had to learn (and get help from a friend).

[@salami99]

CHRISS I MISS U ❤

[@aroundomaha]

The repair cost wasn’t as bad as I expected. You have an honest repair shop that delivers quality, trustworthy services. I love the wagon and am enjoying this new direction for your content!

[@itsreallyjakub]

EA is great, thanks!

[@djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

He's a well known journalist and probably well acquainted with the shop workers and owners , also he has a camera recorded, probably be a different story if its a housewife coming in 🤣

[@itsreallyjakub]

That’s the price anyone would pay if they walked in. Call and ask for a quote 👍

[@MR.X-C]

I love this KZbin experience as big time as he is, this has new KZbinr feel in the video in the best way possible. I’m excited to see what this channel grows into

[@itsreallyjakub]

Appreciate that since that’s exactly what I’m going for. Back to basics. I miss old KZbin. Simple

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Thanks for the shoutout Jakub! Glad to help get the AMG back up to date 🔋💪💪

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks so much. Love your products

[@turboash78]

Worth it. Wagons rule. Screw crossovers.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Hell yeah

[@snakeeyes9246]

Aren't SUVs just fat wagons?

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

no. the center of gravity makes a huge difference. station wagon/estate body style is a modification of a sedan from 3 box to 2 box. but hatchbacks are pretty much small wagons as they have the same two-box design@@snakeeyes9246

[@Kvickification]

@@snakeeyes9246 Pretty much.

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Completely F crossovers!!!

[@m.stewart7208]

You can be the Canadian Hoovie. You have a great personality, awesome editing in your videos, and equally amazing content. You have gained a subscriber.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks, I don't know how he manages his fleet. Really nice guy who I've spoken to and invited me over if I'm ever in Kansas

[@sovsouth]

WABCO is Westinghouse Air Brake Company, very old, they also build trains.

[@TwoSnailTom]

Really cool video format and vlog style man. I have been watching your content since 2015 on TSP, and it’s awesome to see how successful your creation has become. One thing I would love to see on this channel (prob not your favorite thing to do since you live it) would be a vlog related to your “daily grind” or maybe some behind the scenes content of how you built your brand, how you select vehicles to test drive, the manufacturer press car process, stuff like that. This is something I haven’t seen any other “big” automotive channels ever do. I think it would be really cool. Cheers dude, thanks for the amazing content through the years.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks, maybe that will be sprinkled in some videos

[@Kerleem]

Love the Vlog-style video man. You’re a great entertainer! Looking forward to more!! 🎉

[@itsreallyjakub]

I appreciate that!

[@brandonnierenhausen5556]

This is the exact type of content we need, fantastic Jakub! 🙂

[@itsreallyjakub]

Happy to hear that!

[@MyMopar383]

Got to see this beauty at last year's cars and coffee ! Look forward to your next video 👍🏻

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks!! We’ll be hosting more this year

[@Overlord-gaming-]

Glad you went with Arnott! I used to work for eEuroparts before they sold the company and Arnott had a guy come out and give us a huge training session on their products. Great company and they make great products!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Very satisfied so far

[@kevin9c1]

The airbags may be good but their shocks are not.

[@paulm.8554]

Installed Arnott's on mine last year. Working great!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Very happy so far

[@jamesdavidsmith4033]

Great to see your car collection. Interesting content 👌

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks

[@sethsteener]

always loving seeing another 211… even if yours is way cooler than mine! hope to see more E55 videos on this channel!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JFBond-zs8xf]

Hi Jakub, thanks for the nice video. In February 2023 I replaced the rear air bags on my 2013 E550 with a pair of German Miessler (they are 100 km from Stuttgart) for which I paid 388.69 euros - CAD$ 573.21, delivered in 3 days to my door in Canada. The job was difficult to do though - being in Quebec rust and calcium essentially welded the old bags to their sockets, and it took about 8 hours each to take them out. As of March 2024 everything is fine.

[@johnlowe2218]

I truly do admire these motors. The amount of performance you get given the tuning capability and relative reliability really is almost unmatched these days. Not to mention the E55 is gorgeous.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Agreed. I was so tempted to start doing pulleys and tunes for easy horsepower but it’s my daily and I have all my other dumb cars that are heavily modded

[@romanovmarkelyon1021]

Your wagon is dope! Makes me really miss my murdered out W209 CLK500. I loved that car. Did a lot of mods to it and had a blast driving it. Just got too expensive to keep up with.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Hell yeah

[@maxwellmattison6224]

I had to replace a M54B30 engine in my family wagon, its been down for 2+weeks and they haven't even begun. I also paid a $2,600 deposit when I dropped off RIDE. Good luck sir!

[@psiturbo]

It could be a Land Rover.... 😂 I liked to see more stuff from the auto shop, if possible, on the different diagnostics, troubleshooting. Possibly the jdm wagon your buddy has. On the Mercedes, you have, how you keep the paint so new, festures of that car, etc. And maybe why you decided to revive this channel after so many yrs...

[@shept.7736]

I paid less than that service for my whole e320 wagon! Thankfully it had air suspension done before I bought it. Jealous of your e55 and super happy its lasted that long for you!

[@robsan9017]

Great video Jakub!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cfreaper23]

As a wagon owner myself, I love seeing joy from a fellow wagon owner...so much better than SUVs

[@itsreallyjakub]

No compromise. Perfect car

[@hughmann1908]

Love Antigravity batteries, run them in my Porsches, saved me more than once.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Great product 👍

[@billshoe22191]

I know this has been said before many times but that is a really cool car. Love it. Easily may favorite E Class gen

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks I love it

[@goprocbr]

"just under 4000 dollars... CANAAADIAN"

[@itsreallyjakub]

Wrong channel but I like the one where you came from

[@KingKong-]

I subd to ur new channel, since you told about EA service shop. I own VW & need some tips like this....keep posting helpful videos👌👌👌👌

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks for the sub!

[@joekavalauskas8767]

I kind of like the suspension in high-mode. Love the sleeper mom-wagon look only to SMOKE 99% of traffic. So cool. No worry of potholes or poodles lol.

[@kevin9c1]

Yes, and from owning one (a sedan), when I see low ride height I know what that does to the ride. You need some suspension travel.

[@lollypoofy]

Man I was so happy to see this video on my timeline (a E55 vid not the fact that it’s broken 😢)

[@itsreallyjakub]

It’s ok it’s fixed now

[@MegaRetr]

Hey Jakub awesome video 😊

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks!!

[@seandebottis3276]

Love that wagon. I would like to see an old school 5cyl Quattro on the channel. My opinion is like rears, everyone has one. Maybe an ice racing day? Little old school Quattro run?

[@Xander.N05]

I’m definitely getting some Autovlog vibes from this new channel🫣🫣 Good Luck Jakub!

[@Tekmogo]

Good stuff man 👍

[@itsreallyjakub]

Appreciate it

[@davidkeenan5989]

Love the coffee montage.

[@lawrencefearon6830]

Arnott also makes hydraulic struts for the ABC system used by Mercedes. You're good hands and the E55 AirMatic suspension lasted a long time.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Perfect

[@uzzle21]

Man the wagon looks great! i need that lowering module i was gonna go with lowering through star diag but that looks good !! what is it?

[@ScottBaker1]

I have that exact snow brush and its possibly the best snow brush ever made

[@itsreallyjakub]

I agree. Bought it for my Raptor and transferred it to the E55

[@5798Mike]

Great stuff 👍

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks 👍

[@josequinones2251]

My grand marquis had the bags go bad . Was quoted $2500 to fix. I bought $350 springs and did the labor myself. Air is such a hassle

[@davidkeenan5989]

Nice vid Jakub.

[@Lowpro]

Great video. I need this module on my E55 wagon, who makes it ? Keep up the great content!

[@broadsingh]

Hi thanks for the video. Please could you send me details of the suspension lowering module. Love the OEM integration. Thanks.

[@MMTB2011]

I went with Armott in my 02 allowed when the oem failed. Love those W124’s

[@itsreallyjakub]

Awesome

[@ElvisCarReviews]

Nice ride

[@jsh139]

I'm nervous for you for when the first "My SL Broke" video comes along!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Me too

[@ManuelFresh100]

What in the holy hell!! That's price!!! Lol because Benz. Loving the new channel

[@norwegianblue2017]

$300 just for the inspection. Welcome to owning a European car.

[@ProjectZGarage]

Very nice garage, I need to step up my garage game.

[@itsreallyjakub]

It’s my dream garage…just needs 3 hoists…and maybe a roof extension…and 3 more hoists

[@ProjectZGarage]

yeah that's the one thing I wish i could add to my garage a hoist @@itsreallyjakub

[@douglasvieira1990dv]

Great video

[@itsreallyjakub]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@3PDL4LIF]

Enjoyed the video. Its nice to know how much it costs to run these old vehicles.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thanks, I’ll continue that with all my cars

[@TheBoontu]

My rear is sagging on my e55 for the past year but this just sold me on replacing the air ride suspension to coilovers😵‍💫 Close to 4k for just the rear is wild, great car tho!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Get the air

[@d-block6136]

He said he had a few other thing done to make the bill ~4k ..like the diagnosis & alignment etc. When I had my 2006 E500 wagon it was about 1500$ US parts & labor to have the rears air suspension replaced with Arnott. Way cheaper than dealership, who wanted 3k+. That was in 2014, so prices has to be higher now.

[@michaelperry9580]

When you had it up high it looked like a suv then slammed like a “proper estate” as the Brit’s say. If you get a good one they aren’t too bad on repairs. My friend has a cls500 and it hasn’t broken in 4 years

[@itsreallyjakub]

Proper estate from a Brit is the best compliment I could hope for. And this is on winter wheels all dirty

[@MohamedAli965]

Two weeks into ownership of my E550 wagon the front right shock went. Seems to be a rite of passage for ownership of these

[@itsreallyjakub]

Haha

[@Sailor_91]

Compressor and rear airbags, easy fix. did it my self not long ago paied rughly 6000 ( 600 usd) NOK for the bags and 4000 nok ( 400 usd) ish for the compressor

[@andysanchez8692]

WABCO is a manufacturer of air brake and air brake components! They manufacture everything from air brake chambers to ABS tone rings, brake valves and associated parts. Used almost universally in commercial vehicles they provide a lot of industries with air brake parts :)

[@itsreallyjakub]

Hell yeah

[@leroyybrown]

Most heavy vehicles use Wabco air brake systems

[@RobertSchade]

bro black looks super kool to be honest

[@Pedro_The_driver]

Hello, could you tell me whats the name of this aftermarket suspension control module?

[@recursion.]

Fuaaaaaa my boy JaKuuub has 6 car garage eh. Killing it man🫡🫡🫡

[@itsreallyjakub]

It’s a 3.5 car that I managed to squeeze 4 cars in the winter 🥰

[@jv6miata]

Man, this new youtuber has some really quality videos! He auto to collab with another Canadian based youtuber, I think his name starts with Y?

[@itsreallyjakub]

Like and subscribe don’t forget to hit the notification bell what’s up everyone

[@tylerrandall8480]

Raptor update and showcase would be cool to see! Does it have 400k kms yet?

[@itsreallyjakub]

It’s close! 385 I think?

[@pedrokranios]

She looks pretty clean. Congrats for taking care of it. And what about rust on winter driving, how are you going to deal with it? Just curious.

[@itsreallyjakub]

It’s protected with Honeyseal. Posted about it on Instagram over a year ago

[@MegaTnt2000]

Only thing I say is be careful not to edit it all together so tightly. It ends up being a full video of fast talking every single second and can be harder to listen to without breaks.

[@VPoje]

Subbed! Btw the prices for the repairs are ok, except the alignment for 225$!?! WTH, i do an alignment on my cars every year and it cost me around 100$! (I'm in Canada also)

[@itsreallyjakub]

It took a long time. We had to mess with the ride height settings on the computer for a while to get it to where I wanted it

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

I've never seen someone smile so much when taking in a German luxury vehicle in for repairs. For most of us, I'd liken this experience with attending a funeral.

[@itsreallyjakub]

RIP

[@bigqwertycat]

If done DIY, this whole repair would have been under 1,500 USD using FCP EURO with lifetime warranty. And this is an absolutely easy DIY repair.

[@itsreallyjakub]

That’s right

[@DanchoMP63]

Where did you buy the blower motor?

[@exodus1224]

@itsreallyjakub 2005 e320 wagon owner. Had the exact same problem a few years back (~170k?) but I recall the cold in the prairies having something to do with it. Spent atleast 2300CAD for it. Since then I've had an SBC brake failure (2 tubes cracked) and a ESP malfunction which is not fixable due to hard to source parts. Love it to bits though. Good luck to the two of us

[@itsreallyjakub]

Yeah it’s common for it to happen more in the winter, air density. I hope I don’t have those 2 problems 🫠

[@LittleN8]

Can we see the summer wheels?! So curious! Also, besides the exhaust, what else is done to the foxbody?

[@itsreallyjakub]

I’ll do another video when the summers are on. I did a foxbody build video on the straight pipes but I’ll go more in depth on this channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laSxf5mIisSEiq8si=CmWFjYzkO11Vcwb1

[@urafudgehead]

That exhaust sounds great while open! Is that OEM or did you pay for it to get done? If paid, what did it run you?

[@itsreallyjakub]

No it’s Hot Rod Scott’s valved exhaust. Same system on my foxbody. Valves never get stuck because they’re internal and electronic. I think around $1500-2000

[@MrWelfarehater]

I am a huge DIY guy. For 4,000 dollars Canadian, that is not bad at all. I would rather have the shop do it. Especially with their expertise and diagnostic tool.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Finally someone who gets it

[@MrHelipilot]

You need a CTEK for that new battery!

[@itsreallyjakub]

I have some chargers

[@58xxDJ]

Hey i'm Chris from Germany. I drive a 2005 CLS500 also with Air Suspension. Where can i get this module to lower the car?

[@jugobetrugo7213]

You got ripped off my friend. Air Suspension for the rear axle costs 600€ Bilstein Compressor 300€ So 900 Bucks if you dont pay a mechanic to do it. I dont understand those prices in USA/Canada - never pay that much money, especially for a old car like that. Parts get cheaper when cars age to a certain point. And most of the work you couldve done yourself.

[@TheAlbanianTechGuy]

The rear airbags on our w211 have 250k km's on them. It starts sagging after a few days of sitting, otherwise working fine!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Same except they started sagging while driving right before this repair

[@442moe4]

I just love that wagon!!! I purchased a 01 Saab 95 wagon last year...of course not in the same class as the Merc but it's a fun toy. Love the content!!!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Wagooooooooons

[@mrkrojo]

Hey where did you find the merc? I thought you said "collection auto" but couldn't find them when I searched. Thanks!

[@itsreallyjakub]

It’s in the description. I imported it from Japan

[@reftwong7968]

What’s the name for the lowering module pls!!!!!

[@DeeJayAdverb]

EHHHH I used Arnotts in my 2013 A8 when the rear bags went!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Nothing but good things to say so far

[@TML34]

Is the Z06 broken too? It’s warm enough for a little coffee run. Cupholder test! ☕️

[@itsreallyjakub]

Nah it’s not broken but it’s sandwiched in the garage, watch the first video where I show why it’s not coming out until spring

[@w140]

Where do I can get the air module?

[@user-yj1py2jw1i]

I wonder if they get in an Audi Sport Quattro-500 HP in there shop nice Merc E 63

[@TheGoozealot]

Hi Jakub, do you think you can provide a link for where you got the ride height control?

[@itsreallyjakub]

Lomo m1

[@stefantakacs]

Video needed of a paint protection/ correction etc. Need this bad boy to shine!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Already did it last year. It’s ceramic coated. I only wash it touchless in the winter so it’s the dirty daily

[@Simply_GenX]

@@itsreallyjakubWhere would you recommend getting the ceramic coating done? We live in Oakville, sounds like you might not be too far from us. Any recommendations?

[@itsreallyjakub]

@@Simply_GenX reach out to Exotic Detail Auto Spa on Instagram. He probably has a real website too lol. He’s mobile, will come to you. Very reasonable prices. He did my E55 at my house. Tell him I sent you 👍

[@mscott7426]

Great job! Quick question, how is the front leg room with rear facing child seats in the back? I saw a review of the newer Merc wagons, and a 5.11 person couldnt fit. Just looked like the angle of the seats and the car seats made it so it didnt really work.

[@itsreallyjakub]

My wife was able to sit there but she’s short. I honestly don’t remember since I moved it to front facing

[@mscott7426]

@@itsreallyjakub thanks! appreciate the reply

[@oneclickandclosed]

Did you buy this at Lang motorcar ? Saw this exact car there for sale a while back.

[@itsreallyjakub]

No

[@kurt44ko]

I have been watching so many amg wagon videos. Really interested in following the path you went through eclection auto to make it affordable. For your car, what would you say you are averaging to maintain it given it’s 18 years old?

[@itsreallyjakub]

Up until this repair, it was just oil changes for 1.5 years

[@kurt44ko]

@@itsreallyjakub that’s perfect. Appreciate the response!

[@j.moneyfilms]

Jakub, is there anywhere to see your exhaust in depth? Im looking to do something similar to an e55 I just picked up!

[@itsreallyjakub]

No this is it

[@kevin9c1]

I hope you replaced the intake filter for the compressor while you were there.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Correct

[@ShahZ]

Repair cost seems to be in line with market rates. I have a 2008 TL Type-S which Ive owned for 12 yrs and lately making me spend this kinda numbers timing belt, water pump and fuel pump all in 3800 and now have to replace the valve cover gasket and another seal 950. Joy of owning an older car, we bitch about the repairs and then soon forget all about it.

[@itsreallyjakub]

Acura’s are supposed to be reliable, what the heck!!! Haha jk, that makes sense. Every older car takes maintenance but I think it’s worth it over buying anything new

[@SonikDethmonkey]

So which suspension module did you go with? (Or did I just miss that in the video?)

[@itsreallyjakub]

Lomo M1

[@neo7941]

All the Parts ( Original Wabco Compressor is around 350€) Air Struts ( A complete Set is 300-400€) I would do the repair myself, but a Workshop should charge maximum 500€/600$ for this Job. Man what a RipOff Greetings from Germany :)

[@itsreallyjakub]

You’d be surprised how much parts cost here based on your estimates

[@chrisbaskett808]

The greatest car ever made. Mercedes E55 AMG Wagon

[@itsreallyjakub]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lianakush29]

could you please link the suspension module ? thank you in advance!!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Lomo m1

[@sbfhawk4343]

Yeah pretty much these Mercedes that is the thing that you need to look out for is the suspension Air System going out. You can do a Air suspension Delete but it will cost about 1500 plus labor so its the same dam thing. Might as well just keep it Airbagged

[@itsreallyjakub]

Exactly! And this should last another 180k

[@willdogsdroid]

6.91k Subscribers, already getting advertisers to give freebies. They know how big this channel will be...

[@itsreallyjakub]

We can only hope

[@williamkriby6587]

Had to replace the air suspension in my s212 within the first 6 months that I owned it. Does your arnott setup make a clicking noise when adjusting height (like when filling up at the gas station)?

[@itsreallyjakub]

No noises

[@S.Madman]

The noises are normal. That is the valve block switching sides to fill up. On the S211 (like Jakub's) the valve block is on the front driver. On the S212 it should be on the left back. If he opens the hood, and adjusts the suspension he will hear the clicking. The valve block is next to the compressor. BTW some people are calling Jakub's wagon a W211 when all wagons of that generation are S211's.

[@bhaz]

I knowwwww that's coming on my W211 E350 wagon too. Just rear air but debating going to springs...thoughts?

[@itsreallyjakub]

I like factory air. Considering how long the original bags lasted, I’m sticking with it

[@bhaz]

Word. I’ll start saving. Cut to: making coffee at home, walking my kids to school, Facebook marketplace-ing my old cameras.

[@thepiratepenguin_]

You got some decent miles out of it before those went out!

[@itsreallyjakub]

Thoroughly impressed

[@f87]

Wouldn’t the AGB alter the weight distribution/balance on the left side?

[@itsreallyjakub]

I use this car to take my son to daycare and go get groceries. I’ll be ok haha

[@Extrafancytoaster]

How many miles were you at?