Mercedes-Benz E W212 (2009-2016) Reliability & Common Problems | WhatBreaks

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used car risk analysis // monte carlo cost projections

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E W212 (2009-2016)

premiumpetrol38 mpgins. grp 34170-265 bhp0-60: 6.5s

Running

~£2425/yr

Deprec.

> Typical values (~13yr old)

Low mi (109k)£8.3k

Avg mi (156k)£6.6k

High mi (218k)£2.9k

> Top failure modes

[HIGH]Cam adjuster~70k mi£400-750

[HIGH]Brake lines~105k mi£80-200

[MED]Coil springs~100k mi£100-200

[MED]Ball joints~106k mi£80-180

[CRIT]Timing chain (M271)~75k mi£1200-2500

[CRIT]7G-Tronic gearbox~90k mi£1000-2200

tyres▁▃▄▅▆▇▆▇▇█▇▇▇▇▆▆▆███▅10.4%

brakes▁▁▂▃▃▄▄▅▆▆▇▇▇▇█▇██▇▇▆9.4%

suspension▁▂▂▂▃▃▄▄▅▅▆▆▆▇▇▇▇▇█▆▆8.8%

0k100k200k+

Reliability factor: 0.78

E W211 (2002-2009)E W213 (2016-2025)

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