2007-2009 W211 vs earlier W211 years: Any Major Differences? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

sixto · #1 02-13-2019, 08:53 PM

Is there documented service history? Can you get VMIs? Pick the one that’s had better care. Or if you’re me, pick the one with more options

Sixto
98 E320s swdan and wagon
02 C320 wagon

EricSilver · #2 02-13-2019, 09:08 PM

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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Originally Posted by sixto

Is there documented service history? Can you get VMIs? Pick the one that’s had better care. Or if you’re me, pick the one with more options

Sixto
98 E320s swdan and wagon
02 C320 wagon

tjts1 · #3 02-13-2019, 09:28 PM

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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.

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.
https://imgur.com/a/6CaNUZv

EricSilver · #4 02-13-2019, 09:36 PM

This is good to know.

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Originally Posted by tjts1

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.
https://imgur.com/a/6CaNUZv

nulu · #5 06-02-2020, 11:26 AM

Just get a 2009e 350 has all the updates done , radio etc All the bugs worked out, just get steel suspension no air , I ve owned 1 since 2012 zero issues. and they are not expensive, the only issue I had was pzev gas tank issue , pump is not replaceable separately ive now got 89,000 miles bought at 29,000 im a Mercedes tech

engatwork · #6 06-02-2020, 02:30 PM

Someone remind me, what years were the balance shaft issues?

tjts1 · #7 06-02-2020, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by engatwork

Someone remind me, what years were the balance shaft issues?

06-07