The Cheap Mercedes S-Class (W221 S350) Part 2 - A Progress Report!

First of all, apologies for the delay in reporting how progress is going with my auction-find S350. Here you'll find a satisfying fix, a mysterious electrical gremlin and another look at just how much car comes as a product of savage depreciation!
Thank you for the encouraging words on the first video, keep 'em coming! We need a final push!

[@AgentMrX7]

thanks for the update. and your right about the car, even at that price and with it's gremlins. there is something about the ride comfort with S Class. I had a 1995 W140 S320 and even though it was a nightmare with repairs (ultimately the reason why I had to get rid of it) it is still by far the best car I have ever driven. But to anyone wanting to buy one of these cars, make sure you know a honest mechanic who actually knows the car.

[@wonderfulworldofWoody]

That seat with the poltergeist is hilarious 😂

[@nicholasdavis657]

Lovely car. Well worth a few gremlins and a phantom seat for so much luxury!

[@udumaikpa7852]

Hello Mate, I enjoyed watching this video… I do own a Mercedes S320 in Aberdeen, Scotland and I must say it is a very luxurious and comfortable car. Anyway, in order to set the clock correctly, you will need to slot the key in, then turn it to the 2nd position which powers up the dashboard. Then quickly set the clock to the correct time (as you demonstrated) within 30 seconds. Importantly, you MUST follow this procedure first thing in the morning or after you must have turned off your engine for a couple of hours. This is to ensure your car is not connected to the satellite. Thus, you need to follow this procedure before your car radio/computer connects to Satellite. Please note that the clock drifts after a couple of days, so you will repeat this process a couple of times during your car ownership… Hope this helps… Good Luck!!!

[@mira_tex7287]

What year model is it?...What was the cost?

[@KarlMcClelland]

Another brilliant video. Keep up the most excellent work and hmmmm that red Saab in the background could have a lot of interesting content, I expect.

[@J40AUT]

I was in the same boat as you around about the same time. A £2650 2008 S320 CDI with a lot of issues which a new battery fixed. Luckily for me my electronic handbrake works. However I had an engine management light to sort out which wasabout £200 to sort. But 4 months down the line i'm still very happy and I got it through an MOT with no advisories :) P.s love seeing how much progress you've made on your cheap S Class

[@esrabilgic5156]

We’ve just bought a s500 w221 with the same electronic parking brake issue. Glad it’s nothing too major

[@ganderix]

I have a c216 500 and it looks like i finally managed to get the ABS/ESP no function sorted. Mine needed a whole ABS control unit repair in the end(a chip got replaced) but here is a tip: if you ever get the message again try to replace the wheelspeed sensor cabels(each wheel has one, a workshop should be able to tell which one is giving false data) first. Its a 10 eur/piece and might save you some money and trouble.

[@murphyspattaya]

Good update 👍🍀🍀👍🍀👍🍀👍

[@user-eu6nq6ys9i]

Mine was a delight to drive, but came up with amazingly varied electronic problems, which sometimes seemed to cure themselves, but mostly required a specialist. After many thousands in repairs, some problem required the front passenger seat removed to access electronics in the floor, and , lo and behold, two inches of water!! The car may have been in a flood, but more likely is that the drains in front of the windscreen had backed up and overflowed into the foot well. Large hoppers catch the water, but they lead to pencil thin tubes which are easily blocked. A mass of modules and wiring in this wet floor were corroding and giving intermittent faults . The wiring looms were themselves corroding. I had to scrap this beautiful car!

[@charliejohnson4037]

Doesn't sound too terrifying all in. I'm curious to know how much it'll cost to get everything done.

[@BomberFletch31]

Always take it to a Mercedes specialist. It doesn't have to be a franchised dealer, I'm sure there are independent garages that specialises in servicing Mercedes. These cars are far too complex for anyone not trained in working with Mercedes.

[@jesuskostov3429]

I have the same problem with the clock, is requiring softoware update

[@brokebuilt4827]

Have you thought about opening the door panel and just unhooking the seat module for now? I can't imagine having to drive like that. Although it makes for an amusing video

[@leonpjhb]

Great video! I have an opportunity to buy a 2008 S350 one owner with 13000kms on it. Hmmmmmm. What happened to yours in the end? Found a new home?

[@TheGmaN93]

These videos are so good! Why did you stop?!

[@mira_tex7287]

Hmmm!!..I'd probably get one of those, what's your take?

[@seanfressh]

Could you review the back seat please??

[@honguenloh4612]

The w221 is indeed the best luxury car money can buy after taking into consideration all the depreciation that had taken its toll, it is actually a steal! I bought mine early this year after i sold off my w140. My car is a 2007 s350 l. Of course it had the usual electrical gremlins like check abs, check tyre pressure, service overdue warning eventhough i had changed all the fluids of the car and fully serviced it. But nothing a good Mercedes mechanic cannot fix. Hence for those of you who are thinking getting one, go ahead and buy it. It is the best luxury car money can buy at the moment!:)

[@Misier90]

What do you think about the s400 hybrid? Do you recommend it?

[@Lot76CARS]

Despite all the electrical gremlins, you're right it's such a lot of car for the money..... but always have a contingency fund... "no warning message.... yet". Great update again. Is that red Saab 900 convertible in the background one of yours as well?

[@lmc_drives6308]

It is indeed. A new addition…. Video coming soon.

[@torsteinv34]

So how did the story end? Did you manage to fix the seat and the paint? The clock? Or did you sell it?

[@land-r2479]

Hello 👋 how many kilometers/miles has your car done

[@CraigK80]

Update? Guessing it got moved on sad😢

[@timothymugenyi5771]

I found one at about 4000pounds with 255000kms. Wondering if I should take the risk...

[@lutha1720]

I had a 07 cls which is like a 2door version of this car, and at the age they are you need to br ready to spend a Lil bit getting it to perfect health best part most jobs can be done in the Garage without special tool, mine had the same brake fault and it was the module next to the transmission failed and a bunch of normal wear tear

[@jasonmcquiggan7468]

It’s been another 3 months. What’s happening

[@kostas7973]

Hey Nate, what’s happened to the c70?

[@lmc_drives6308]

It cleaned up beautifully and passed it’s MOT with no issue. It sold within 48 hours of advertising and before I could even do an update video 😬

[@kostas7973]

@@lmc_drives6308 fantastic! Also what do u think is a good luxurious first car i do not care about insurance

[@phiricity114]

Are we forgotten 😅

[@nickgeorgiou123]

the w220 gets criticism but I found it faultless compared to my w221 experience

[@Gus0898uk]

I know how to sort the clock problem out.

[@murphyspattaya]

Lol the seat 😑🙄😅🤑🕶

[@JamesCherrill]

This must of been steal of the century, a w221 on 74k for £2200

[@paulfianatravels]

Just goes to show how bad Mercedes are getting,,, cars with these mileage shouldn't be having such issues

[@fruitgums]

I am so sorry, but you and that lovely car just do not look good together. I don't think it's you but I think that seat really does not approve of skinny jeans! Jokes aside I love the car.