┌─ Overview ────────────────────────────────────────┐
Segment: premium
Fuel: petrol
MPG range: 38-38
Insurance group: 34-34
E-Class W212 (2009-2016)
premiumpetrol38 mpgins. grp 34170-265 bhp0-60: 6.5s
~£2425/yr
> 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£400-750
[HIGH]Brake lines£80-200
[MED]Coil springs£100-200
[MED]Ball joints£80-180
[CRIT]Timing chain (M271)£1200-2500
[CRIT]7G-Tronic gearbox£1000-2200
Reliability factor: 0.78
┌─ What to Watch For ────────────────────────────────────────┐
[HIGH]Cam adjuster£400-750
[HIGH]Brake lines£80-200
[CRIT]Timing chain (M271)£1200-2500
[CRIT]7G-Tronic gearbox£1000-2200