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Originally Posted by EricSilver
Actually, the '07 had a multi-page dealer service history on CarFax. I did not look in detail but plan to next.
After all I have read about the balance shaft and intake manifolds on these cars, I am understandably apprehensive. Also, what's with all the fuel pump failures? About 90% of the VINS I ran showed fuel delivery issues.
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The factory fuel tank on ALL W211s will leak at some point from the driver side fuel level sender/filter housing. The leak is worst when the tank is full. Usually you can smell gasoline but rarely drips on the floor. MB got sued over this and NHTSA opened an investigation. They settled out of court and in 2015 MB extended the fuel tank warranty to 15 years unlimited mileage. If you smell gasoline from a 211 the dealer will install a new fuel tank complete with pump, sender and wiring harness free of charge. I had mine done in December with 4 months left on the 15 year warranty. Diesels are excluded and PZEVs are limited to 15y/150k.
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