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Originally Posted by trueog
I'm still shopping and looking for a good C240. I've looked at a couple but am having a real hard time finding exactly what I want. Looking for a 2002 or newer white/silver or black C240 with black leather interior with not out of this world mileage with a documented service track record. Perhaps i'm looking for too much......
While searching online for a C240 I came across this site listing common problems with the C240, thought i'd share it with everyone and use is as a checklist while shopping for a good used one myself.
Common Mercedes-Benz C240 Problems
Brakes Due to the size and materials of the brakes on these vehicles, the brakes start to squeak around the 50 percent wear point. The brake rotor surfaces become uneven, causing a lip to form at the outer edge of the rotor. Because of this, the rotors are usually replaced when the pads are worn (pad life varies depending on driving style and terrain).
Brake fluid should be flushed every two years to prevent premature anti-lock brake system (ABS) failure.
Source: " http://repairpal.com/cars/mercedes-benz/c240 " |
My brakes squeal sometimes. THough I have the cross drilled slotted discs that are on the c230K. Still, they're more than 50,000 miles on them and will be replaced in the next 12-months (been saying that now for 12-months...)
Brake fluid should be flushed every two years regardless of make, model, year.
don't worry about brakes, having some of the best brakes available is nice.
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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)
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