Buying a used Mercedes C-class W203 - 2000-2007, Common Issues, Buying advice / guide
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Buying a used Mercedes-Benz C class W203 - produced from 2000 to 2007
What is the best engine, which gearbox should you choose, what are the common problems with these cars? How powerful are the best engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions!
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Mercedes C180 Kompressor, C200, C230, C280, C350, C200 CDI, C220 CDI, C320 CDI
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I owned a W203 C180 Kompressor (M271 KE18ML) from 2007, the facelift Avantgarde model. It was honestly, thus far, the best car I've ever owned. It was solid as a rock and never gave me a days trouble. It was maintained as per the manufacturers schedule by Mercedes-Benz. I never encountered any rust or body panel issues. The only electronic problems I had was with a safety belt sensor on the drivers side seat belt buckle. This disabled the airbags and gave an "SRS Malfunction" warning on the dash. This happened at about 120000km, a relatively cheap and easy fix. The usual bulb replacements and a small glitch with the climatic climate control that a sensor fixed. I was very sad when selling it but I know the new owner got a very well looked after and well engineered car!
i just bought same model 2007 you mentioned with 74k on clock..it will be 10 yrs old in july and the interior looks brand new with no marks on leather whatsoever.....the exterior is also immaculate and it has a full service history.......i am extremely surprised of its quality however the seats feel a little firm for me sitting on long journeys - im also surprised how fast it is for a 1.8 and what id consider a heavy saloon.......i have previously always owned volvos all my life so am used to comfortable seats.
The seats in the W203 were quite flat and firm but I think this was to help prevent premature wear. Soft sponge tends to allow the leather to stretch and therefore it wears down and cracks easier. If it's really an issue perhaps look at getting a seat cover with extra padding, the only down side to this will be ruining the look of the interior. All the best with it though and wishing you many happy miles. It's a solid car that if maintained properly will give you years of good service :-)
Kyle Smith that's good to hear. I'm in the market for one myself, the price is right on them right now. They look like great cars for the money.
Not sure where you're from, I'm from South Africa, the used ones with over 100000km on them, in good condition, go for around R120 000 which is around $10000 or £7400. My trade was R80000 and the guy who bought my car, actually worked at the dealership. It was in pristine condition so he got a good solid well maintained buy for sure. As long as you find one with a proper maintenance history and no obvious signs of abuse, you'll get a solid car that will no doubt last you a long time still. Comfortable and effortless cruisers with Mercs solid reliability. All the best :-)
Kyle Smith I'm from central Pennsylvania, there are not many Mercedes dealerships around here, closest one is about 60 miles so unfortunately there are not a lot for sale around here so I'll most likely have to drive a few hours to find the right one. It makes it a bit difficult, especially if the seller isn't upfront about every little thing. I'm not in a huge hurry though so I'll find the right one. I'm still on the fence between a C class or a 3 series to be honest. I like both for different reasons. It will honestly probably come down to whichever I find the nicest example of.
C230 Kompressor 192HP + extra 24HP from 2005 with fully AMG pkg still rides perfect-Love it big time!
I don't have the idea for this video because I have had C320 2001 from five years ago. My car is fantastic, fun to drive, smooth and reliable.
Never put me wrong NO rust no timing chain problem even till now the case is 160,000km. Of course, any car needs maintenance and need some services no exception. I'm so happy.
I bought a 2003 in 2003 and I had no idea it would hold up as well as it did. It's been an excellent car with very few problems. I spend about $1,000 per year in service with a certified former Mercedes mechanic. The car is still a lot of fun to drive, still looks great, always starts, and I just replaced it's 13 year old battery because winter is coming on and I don't want to get stranded.
Now that it's got 245,000 miles on the odometer there are some annoying problems that are surfacing, mostly worn out sensors, vacuum lines, the trunk opener, and most recently cleaning stuck solenoids in the A/C temperature regulator. A handy guy, much of the repairs I do myself. Alas, nothing lasts forever but I do consider the w203 4cyl w/5sp auto to be a reliable machine.
I bought a C180 kompressor coupe, my first car at the age of 21, it had 175k on it when I bought it, what a rock solid car never gave me any major problems expect from few electrical problems involving the sensors but the engine is solid and purrs like a cat. IAM very happy she is my first car.
2002 w203 owner here,
You should 100% check inside the trunk lid for rust as it gets very rusty in there, mine is straight up destroyed and i need a new trunk lid
My favorite car reviewer..gives attention to all issue that may arise..thank u brother..most cars I look at buying this channel has a video on...the most informative car reviewer on CZcams
thanks, I appreciate that !
The 2002 C240 had a problem with the front turn signal light bulb sockets which caused the turn signals to malfunction due to poor electrical contacts in the sockets. Mercedes corrected the problem by redesigning their new light bulb sockets by adding exterior wiring which bypassed the internal wiring inside the headlight assembly.
thank you brother for a great clip. I have owned my 2004 w203 for 6 months and love it with only 60,000 on the clock I couldn't be happier I bough a lot of car I think for $12,500 in Australia
Another great vid!
Can't wait for w212
seriously this channel is a God-send!
Your videos about used cars are very useful. Thanks PS.Can't wait for w212 :)
I loved my C 200k W203. It drove really well, the Kompressor gave it instant oomph without any turbo lag, and the interior was just perfect, both design and build quality. Possibly the last "true" Mercedes interior in a C class.
The early production versions used cheap Chinese steel. And it was crap. So yes, you will find loads of rust on those. Mine was 2004, rattle free, totally fault free over three+ years of ownership, and built in South Africa. Lovely motor.
I changed it in 2007 for a W204 220d, which was also a nice car, but didn't quite have the relaxed aura of the W203. As I said, the last true Mercedes interior.
Thank you for sharing this very useful tips. Please make more videos like this - maybe get into some specific details or get more specific with issues with a certain model that you had experience with. Again, thank you.
I own the c240 wagon 4matic. Love every part of it!
I know that your channel is going to grow!! Keep it up!!
05 CLK....same thing for the most part. Squeaks up front, bushings I hope. And I now will change oil in gearbox. Thanks
You have amazing videos man thank you so much
I had one from 2000 with 285000 km. It was such an amazing car my first car drove it for about 60 000 km. Now I'm looking for one 2005 or newer.
I have a 2003 w203 model no rust no problems with the car drives smooth as regularly change oil and cooling in it after 7000 kms its done now 154000 kms stoll a dream to drive
I have a 2002 C220 CDI (Diesel) with over 215,000 miles on and I thoroughly recommend that the first thing you do is replace the diesel fuel lines on the engine. They're plastic and go very brittle over time, especially when they're 15+ years old. The seals on the ends also harden and allow air into the system, causing poor starting/refusal to start. Buy genuine Mercedes parts (which really aren't expensive) and change the fuel filter and thermostat while you've got the system apart - the thermostats are rarely changed due to mechanics not wanting to disturb the fuel lines which go right over it.
I have a 2004 C-230 Kompressor with a 6-speed manual transmission that I bought new. I have kept up with all maintenance and repairs. The car has never broken down, and repairs have been standard type wear and tear. I have 108,000 miles. This has been a really great car! It looks and drives like new. It is very fun to drive with lots of acceleration and great handling. It is very smooth at high speeds (100+ mph). On a trip I get 31.4 mpg. My mechanic says that I should be able to hit 300,000 miles if I take care of it. I love this car!
My 05 C230k has 222k right now lol
@@supfoo9221 mine has 240.000km
Did you already change the timing chain or still Irina d any issues?
Good job on the video, thank you!
Its been 2 years since I Bought my 2006 ,c200 kompressor SE 163 bhp ...surprisingly it has been reliable..
I found that the thermostat on the W203 diesel and petrol models needed changing every 100 000-150 000km as it doesn't close properly and then the symptom is a low operating engine temperature. The W204 also has this issue
Thanks Bro for the very kind advice you have excellent grip on w203 i am Inshallah buying w203 2003 model shortly but you open my eyes and i will definitely follow your advice before buying the w203.
The 2003 has rust issues. Save money and buy a 2004 instead.
Nice vid. I've 'inherited' a pre-facelift car, 6,000km so far with no probs but it has had a lot spent prior to me....a C180 that is.
I bought a c220 cdi coupe in 2009 (model 2006) never had any problems, the most reliable car I've ever had and was due to change 2 years ago but just dont want to part with it. Had it serviced today and been told that the car is perfect, its got 72000 miles on the clock but drives like new. Sometimes I can hear a slight vibration from gear stick when i ease off to change gear but mercedes said nothing to worry about, its hardly noticeable.
I like this guys videos. Straightforward and practical. No nonsense. So many of these videos by young guys trying to use charisma to shield a blatant lack of knowledge about the subject matter. I used to sell and drive these cars in a M-B dealership.
Currently daily drive a c230 2007 v6 with 205,000 miles and running strong very reliable car parts aren't as expensive. [example oil change threw dealership cost $150 EVERY 10 thousand miles] only problems I'm dealing with now are vacuum leaks..
I have 2005 180 kompressor 140,000 miles Solid in every department . From the paintwork to the interior !
I've had 2 W203 Mercedes both 2007s and with the 2.1CDI Diesel engine's my first one I brought at 3 years old with 89,000 miles and sold it with 186,000miles after 6 years of driving it was so reliable then got an other 2007 3 years ago with 81,000miles now has 96,000miles as long as they are properly maintained they last a life time I love them.
Thanks for all videos about mercedes-benz
I bought a 2001 C320 with 120,000 miles. So far i've put 60,000 miles and it hasen't given me any major issues! The only issue it had was minor oil leak and fuel pump failure. Other than that its been a great car with plenty of power. I recently took it on a 800 mile road trip without any issues. Great cars if you take care of them.
when did those two issues with theleaks and fuel pump happen? what mileage?
I bought used 2006 mercedes benz C180 w203 C-Class and drove it for couple of years without any problem. I sold it in 2020 and bought BMW X5.... But since then, I still miss it. this car is always in my mind and running in my blood, I can't cope without it. "The best or Nothing" this slogan was not mistaken.....
😂just buy it back from whoever u sold it 2
I recently bought a clc 180 2006, with a few faults here and there. Having never had a Mercedes before, I am happy with the quality and it's grown on me. It is old and on 125k miles but feels solid and responsive, so can't complain for a 15 year old car.
List of faults: lower arm suspension both, discs ridged at front, wiperstak faulty, driver's mirror cog teeth damaged, body filler repairs badly done, oil black as my hat, and rattly tailgate trim. Mostly minor stuff, and all fixed now, thanks to ebay mostly!
Great video. Thank you.
appreciate this video
Awesome videos! I always liked the way these models look, but the engine sounds problematic.
I reckon you know what you are saying.... Thanks for the tips
I just bought a C-Klasse from 2005 and I'm already in love with this car!😍😅
I Just bought a 2006 C230 Sport yesterday lol
I’m looking to pick up this sweet cherry 05 c230 kompressor w/ 140000 you think I should
@@TOWNLEGEND510 sounds nice to me, you could give it a try!^^
TRUTH BE’TOLD miles too high
Very useful info, thanks!
I just bought a 2001 W203 C180 here in Taiwan. I had a problem with the climate control but it was fixed and the car is fantastic. It looks and rides like new. The body is in pristine shape. No rattling shaking or anything. Feels rock solid and I drove Mercedes for 20 years. Mostly W126es. I like this C-class. Its extremely quiet and at the time of production far ahead of its time.
Hi was it making clicking noises for say 10-20 seconds after you started it? I have a C200 & believe its either the stepper motor or stepper linkage? I will do mine myself once I get the parts ironed out?
Great video. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Waoooo such great video. I'm happy I found this channel
The c180. Benz 111. Are without any doubt the best petrol merc ever build. My old baby got 580.000 km on the clock and still going strong. I had made up my own wire engin harness and took out the old one that was totally damage and crumbled to pieces and fitted the new harness. Now she's running like she just came out of the box. A car that words can't describe.
With reference to my comment K Gericke. My merc 111 is a 1995 model best merc ever.
thanks for a great clip.
I bought a 2006 c180k with only 9000km on the clock about 6 months ago. yes not a mistake only 9000km for half the price of a entry level Polo. could not be happier. I feel the build quality is even superior then the w204. very solid.
Sounds like somebody turned back the clock. 9000km is simply not realistic, that's less than 1000km/year
Some owners just keep them in the garage. It's veeeeery unlikely it has only 9k km but you never know haha
@@saikato9946 I still own the car. It now has 25k on the clock. The car still has the original tires it came with from the factory 14yrs ago (there's a manufacture month and year on the tires).
My cars condition both inside and out, is like the day it left the factory. It goes yearly to the MB dealership for its service/oil change, and the staff cannot believe the condition this car is in.
I will never sell this car....
@@zunaidkajee4540 that's amazing to hear bro, you don't get one of those everyday. I currently have a c class as well but with 140k miles ahaha. It works very well to be honest, however I need to check whether it has any rust on it before I decide to personalize it (a.k.a add some horse power and make it like new). How many horsepower have u got on yours?
@@saikato9946 Fortunately I live in Johannesburg. We are 5000 mtrs above sea level, so no rust here.
mine is a manual 6speed with only 115kw and 230nm torque.
I have other toys for speed , including a H2 for Sunday blast.
This car I bought just cause of the low mileage, and to keep it as "collectors".
I own the rusting pre-facelift from 2001. Doors and sidepanels love to rust. I have yet to experience any electrical issues. diesel engine leaks oil from somewhere, although not very fast. Engine seems reliable though. Next I am going to buy the facelift.
I own a c220 cdi avant-garde FL from 2006 for 4 years now i never had $hit with this car, i love the way it drives and handels
i also have one, 161 500 km,no shit, only the EGR valve such, I add EGR cleaner from Shield in diesel tank and walla, all perfect
I have a c180k w203 2007 from new , now with 130k kms is really fantastic, I love it.
I have bought the same recently, Fantastic driving experience. No problems with it. I think you need to check the service history, before you buy. I wanted to get it serviced, but Mercedes wanted more than double the price for that, than an Independent Mercedes garage. 2 years on what is your opinion, do you still have it? Are you still pleased with it? My biggest worry at the moment (Real 1st world problem). Will somebody damage the stand up badge on the bonnet (Hood)?
I just bought a 2007 model yesterday 25th September, 2023 and I'm loving it
Please can you share any issues with me as a new used 2007 sport Amg so I can know how to maintain it to enjoy it
Very helpful and insightful
This is great quality! If you could make it for all Mercedes from say 2000 to 2008 ... It would get a looot of views as those cars have a very definite public that buys them and often there are too many ghosts about them. Congrats sir!
I had a 2003 coupe c230 and it was a fun car but it had its little problems but fun car! Oil and water got in my spark plugs and then oil in the coolant
Thank you for the info
(09/26/2019) W203 2007 C280 4Matic owner here. Engine is very healthy with 105k miles. Battery is shot and needed replacement, and had to buy a replacement set of CV axles for the front of the car, but the fixes were relatively inexpensive and the car is really nice to drive. Had it checked for rust and health, and have only had reports of surface rust, and the rest of the car has passed inspection. healthy reports all around. Will keep updated on the car.
Update: (06/16/22) car is still kicking. I've run into a few issues so far. The crankshaft sensor broke and I had to get a replacement. Also, to expand on my CV axle repair, my CV axles were broken in many crucial areas. I ended up replacing those. It's worth noting that those CV axle replacements were aftermarket and resulted in a cabin rattle. Fortunately, the rattle in the cabin only occurs when I'm stopped at a stoplight. I've had many issues checked such as timing chain and balance shaft, and those are doing okay. The sprockets for my timing chain are beginning to wear down but gladly I was told this could be prevented by using Lucasfix on every second oil change and avoiding driving the car hard. Aside from these flukes, it's hit the 128k mile mark and is still operating like a well-oiled tank.
Awesome update
I used mine every year to get to and from high school and didnt have a single problem. I had it washed and waxed every week and it paid off, car looks brand new inside and out. The only problem comes in the rear wheel bearings. Id turn off the traction controll and go drifting on the back roads with my friends, and it wore out the rear wheel bearings by sophomore year. 300 bucks later its brand new. Also shampooing and conditioning the leather every few months gos along way. I met a friend at a car meet who has a 05 c240 and he has worn seats and paint chips on front and rear bumpers. Lesson to be learned dont power wash it, get it hand washed and detailed. Also problem he had was his car was white like mine but his paint was yellowing, he said its just road dirt that absorbed in the clear coat. so dont go cheap on upkeep. its an old mercedes but if you take care of it it will last. love my 07
I have C320 s203 (2001) with M112 engine in it and the engine is just top notch, barely had any problems with it. How ever the biggest problem in my car is the fuel tank. A weird problem where the tank is half empty, I run out of fuel because the tank uses only the drivers side of it. I found a tutorial how to fix it but indeed an unfortunate problem when combining 10-14 liters/100km consuption, I have to go refill it every week. So my range was about 250 kilometers when I run out of fuel. And yes, I like how the car moves with that gorgeous V6 :)
Wow. this video was very helpful,
But please is the ECU of the manual transmission always problematic?
Regarding the rust issues on pre-facelift models, one must not generalize. If the car was kept garaged and in low air salinity areas (i.e. far from the seaside), the rust is much less of an issue. I'm in the market for a W203, I have seen a couple of pretty good 2002 ones. If it lasts me some 8-10 years (with the usual maintenance), I will have no complaints! I would buy a facelift one, but they are becoming either increasingly rare in my country, or way overpriced considering their age.
I bought a 206 c180k with 305k km. Replaced entire timing set and the oil pump chain.
I have a 2005 C230 Kompressor the car stop while i was driving it. I towed it to
My Mechanic he plugged is computer in it read ECU default code P2311 change the coils and plugs, sensors the engine still don’t crank but the lights on the dashboard board lights up and the cooling fan kicked on high.
Ich habe voriges Jahr einen W203 CDI 270 mit ca.70.000 Km gekauft. Tadelloser Zustand, praktisch neuwertig, sehr gepflegt.
Wagen ist sehr sparsam, luxuriös und wunderschön. Läuft reparaturlos. Kann ihn nur empfehlen ! Bin begeistert von ihm !
Germans should learn from Japaneses how to make a quality vehicles. Seriously, Mercedes is the worse car I ever owned and I will never buy any German vehicle or product again
@@JasZg I am owning since ca. 60 Jears Mercedes cars (one was a gasioline, all others where Diesel) . All this cars are very well. I had mutch cars for me, and all where well, but Mercedes where the best, VW (Käfer) was the worst of all. I possest u.a. Ford Zodiac, Vauxhall Victor, Wanderer, W26, Audi, Horch, Steyr 50, 430, 220, and Bugattin 43A. For normal driving Mercedes 220, and now 203/CDI 270 the best cars. The last is the best !
@@wq6737 I have c class w203 200 cdi for 13 years by now.I repaired rust 2 times by now and the car is rusty again.Next,this is the list of malfunction; Computer,Abs,esp,bas, air-condition sensors,air sensor,stearing weel,servo pump,Bosch pump,car door locks,starter lock,alternator, engine heater, gearbox problems,Lights box, plastic interior buttons...I'm sure I forgot to mention something but that's the one I can remember right now without checking my service bills expensives.So, Mercedes Benz calling themselves" the best or nothing"! This is a fraud.But Germans already did fraud with faking emissions tests( Volkswagen).By the way,the spare parts are so expensive and they are not quality.Other thing is Mercedes cars doesn't keep any value so whoever buy Mercedes vehicle will loose alot of money, specially on repairs.
@@JasZg I had also repairs but not so mutch. Getriebe Synchronisierung, Bremscheiben, Querlenker vorne, Differential, and now new Kraftstoffleitungen. rust was in the doors, I let it repair . Typ 203 with the two separated Ligts before, was done with watercolour, as the first car of Mercedes. Atn this time Mercedes tried it and had nor experience ba this. Therefor this cars gets very mutch rust. The serie of my car ist now OK in this. On a car You always must repair, thats normal. Thats by Mercedes not more than by all others. Only the motor is very, very well. There was nothing , till today, to repair. Rusty in the car ist today by all cars.
I had C220 2006 Elegance. It was best car I ever had!
2003 CL55 AMG .. It is very nice although I did have to change super charger pulley at just over 105k miles. I bought it with 100k miles.
Thanks for the video, i want to buy this car but i dont know the difference between different Cs (180 to 230) and what are their fuel consumptions? Which is the best C? Should i buy manual or automatic gear? Thanks
I own a W203 C200 Kompressor from 2000 for 4 years now, only problem is rust, i take care of it regularly when something needs to be changed, most of the parts are cheap, reliable car for me, comfy for long roads, its true that space inside is an issue (its C class afterall) , i dont have any complain, good car.
Interesting, do you have the coupe or sedan? My cousin’s boyfriend has a w203 270 cdi sedan, which I find hard to fit as someone who is 187 cm tall. On the other hand, my brother has a w203 c230k coupe and it is significantly more spacious. Especially the front passenger seat.
Great thanks to you.
Thanks man
Have a 06 plate c180 Kompressor.....stunning car.
Another common problem is the "intake manifold runner control". Theyr made of plastic and break, causing check engine light to come on. Of course Mercedes doesnt make a replacement part and you have to buy a whole new intake manifold. There is a mechanic that makes the parts that break in metal. I'll link him later in case somenody needs the parts.
With the diesel engin, you can simply remove the flaps, and cover the holes left from the shaft with big enough screws... I did this on mine almost 4 years ago, and I drived 60 000Km since then, run smoothly !
Btw, I owned a 220cdi estate, from late 2003, with a OM646.963 engine, and have 340 000Km, and I do all the maintenance and repair myself
great video i have w203 2001 model m111 turbocharged c200, i have identified more or less same problems like some electronic issues mostly the throttle bodies, higher blow, rust in some panels, but rest is good, i must say these are still much better cars than many Japanese assembled
Oh please, why will you say that. The Toyota's will beat MB in reliability all day.
Riseup estate Are you normal? Seriously.To say that Mercedes or any other German vehicle is better then Japaneses? Haha I owned a many Japanese cars and u can prove that,and I never had any problems with them .My nightmares and very expensive repairs and malfunctions started with Mercedes w203.Germans should learn from Japaneses how to make a quality products
@@JasZg concept is very simple buy cheap or own class, and if u talk about toyota its the most stolen car in my region means no security, its brakes are worst then i ever saw, its materials are super cheap plastics, i make 2 hours travelling a travel of 3 hours due to poor engines troques, so if u still think toyota is better then i think u should own a toyota donkies cant be compared with horses
@@riseupestate7177 You obviously never owned any Mercedes.I have c class and plastic is breaking everywhere,inside the cabin and under the hood.Next,I did owned Honda Civic, Nissan Primera, Mitsubishi space runner and Toyota Corolla.For couple of months I did drive Suzuki Ignis.I can prove all this by documents,not like you you just talk.Every of this cars was much more reliable and quality then Mercedes.Next,when you mentioning Toyota it's prooven most reliable vehicle Mercedes will always stay on fake story" the best or nothing" which is a big scam and spam for fools.
nice,i like your review.keep op the good work.gr from holland
Indicator stalk should be checked. Also check if wipers come on
Hello...always helpful...What about The c32 amg engine...Can you tell What The common issues?
I had 2006 C220(w203) Sportline, today I have 2012 C220(w204) Avantgarde...but still I miss my w203...
Facelifted W203 with the M112 engines have a radiator problem that mixes transmission fluid and coolant. Expensive repair because you have to rebuild or replace transmission.
Bullshit you just made that up.
good buyers guide ! think you forgot the C 30 AMG diesel very rare car
Are parts easy to come by on these w202’s? For example like a new set of rims or interior parts ?
2006 model V6 272 engine had electronic problem leading to replacing gear box, and VGS eventually. It was a sad experience though
My grandfather sold me his 2007 c280 4matic it was Spotless had absolutely nothing to do on it had zero rust it had only128,000 km on it ... this is a very good first car if you can afford the repairs if you can find one like mine in perfect condition it can be very reliable as well
Marc 09 im considering getting a 07 c class but im 6’3 would space be an issue for me
Nope I'm 6ft and have 2006 c280 mint condition as well. Love it!! I made a few mods but nothing major.
I love my W203 C240.
Have this car, 2006y, loud as hell, tons of problems with fuel system, pretty small
Nice. We have an C320 4Matic Petrol. I love the sound
Nice video. In April 2011, I bought a 2007 Mercedes C230 Sport Edition with a 2.5 liter V6 engine, 7 speed automatic transmission. Before buying this car, I did a lot of research since I never owned a Mercedes. This model, for years 2005 to 2007 was highly regarded by Consumer Reports. This is understandable since at this point the W203 series had attained its mechanical maturity. Still have the car today and I consider it the best car I have ever driven, being a past Volvo owner for 35 years. And guess what, the car still has its original battery. The only missing item is an aux/USB connection that could be installed but would necessitate a lot of work. There is no dipstick to check the automatic transmission oil, hence Mercedes does not recommend you change it. As long as you have not encountered any problems with the engine coolant, it should only be replaced every 15 years. Apart for normal maintenance, repairs over the years were limited and concern changing 3 of the 4 brake calipers and replacing 3 or 4 suspension/direction parts (partly because of very poor road conditions here). The only major repair was replacing the SAM (signal acquisition module) located in the truck (left side under paneling) because of water infiltration thru a loose rivet in trunk water gutter. Hopefully I expect to keep this car for a least another 5 years. It is very enjoyable on long trips.
Gingerwhale I also have a 2007 C230 spot just like yours and I love it
I also have a 2005 C180 sport edition one (facelift).
I think it is recommended to change the oil every 10000 km.
I had an issue with surge tank it has a little crack and I have to replace it. It could be a material fatigue.
I also had an issue with one of vacum tube: it has a little leak because of material fatigue.
So I think both of them (surge tank and vacum tube) should be checked if the car become older than 10 years,
But I do not have any issue with the electronic system, it works fine.
Gingerwhale.........i too was a volvo owner all my driving life (30 yrs) and recently bought a 1.8 c180 w203 auto kompressor avantgarde....nice enough car however compared to volvo the seats are total crap - i expected better from mercedes tbh....didnt realise how bad they were until i used car on a long trip...............im already thinking of changing back to an auto volvo - just had the merc for 10 weeks.....my merc is one owner and looks almost new - will be 10 yrs old in july this year and 75k on clock.......i was hoping to keep it at least 3 to 5 years but hankering for another volvo for comfort unless i buy a foam cushion to sit on LOL
CHANGE the transmission oil! Don't be silly! Of course it can be changed, and should be changed every 50,000 kms no matter what Mercedes says!
I’m thinking about a 2005 W203 C240 sedan to replace my 2003 Honda Accord 2.4 EX Sedan... Any thoughts on the reliability and ease of service of the Benz vs Accord?
I'm purchasing a 07 c230 sport from Japan the onlyinformation I have to go by is what they say. What do you think about these cars reliability and issues?
Bought an 03 c230k w/93k mi. in 2019 for 4,000. usd, put 4500. into upgrading engine parts, having a specialty shop look it over, but also keep a Mexican mechanic on the side when I dont tinker with very minor upgrades.
New Alpine touchscreen head unit, amp for the 12" sub, listen to all my favorite hits on Spotify and Tidal. Backup camera, Viper alarm, new Versus II machined rims, new Toyo Extensa IIs, rotors, pads, same calipers cuz its So Cal, not the Alps.
I actually Doordashed with my Benzo Coupe in 2021 as we have lots of squirrely roads and hills, so I get my fun. Oh! And the sunroof finally broke 😄 My bad, I shoulda greased it up but I prefer it closed so it dont interfere with my music playing.
Replaced: Purge valve, rear gas tank filler neck leak (525.) fuel pump, tensioner pulley, S-belt, S-belt, coil pak, plugs, lower radiator hose, fuel pump electronic failure, breather hose kit, trans mount, vac pump, brake fluid flush, cam magn. seals, oil filler neck gasket, valve cover gasket.
My total cost is about 10 grand over 2 years, a lot less than buying a C250 Coupe, or 4dr for 15 grand minus all the unknowns of those models. Totally worth it, I bought it as my Sunday driver from San Diego to L.A. as I own a Tacoma truck 😉 My Benz has such a nice interior, like new, all black, not like my Toyota which is all plastics and sad, really.
I have a 2002 w203 coupe. I was getting a system too lean error and replaced the MAF sensor. The error went away but came back a couple times. I have cleared it twice now. Car is at 40,000 miles and runs fine.
Its been months between the clears. Doesnt come back right away.
it's likely the fault is with crankcase breather hose's
2007 model w203 wagon is like a jet on the tarmac....super sleek!!!!
OM646 2.2L is the best engine so far. And the most common one in this car.
Hi I have C200 K, 2002 Auto Petrol plate only 60000 having sluggish feeling now and then not always constant. When it feels sluggish the g
You forget the AMG versions, c32 and c55. I love the c32, any big problem reported?
what a great video. I'm looking at a 2004 C240 with v6 engine. your video was very informative. Do you happen to know anything else SPECIFICALLY about the 2004 C240 that may help me?
The c240 is all right, so expect only regular petrol engine issues like spark plugs, leaks, sensors etc. Also after buying change the oil, coolant, brake fluid and filters.
very reliable engines, you dont need another one !!.did you forget the oil ?
i bought a mar04 update w203 c180k 4 door sports pack in 2008 for au$30,000. it now has 60,000km (i do not go very far) as of nov2020. i love the car (which drives my wife mad) and it will be my last car i will ever own, unless i get cleaned up by a large truck and then it probably will be anyway!
😂😂😂 mate
My car a Kompressor c180 gives me that whinnig noise in the suspension, There is also an engine light on the dashboard that does not go away.
W203 its a beast....old but so strong comparate with new ones
Does the c240 also have the timing change issue and if I buy one do I need to change the whole timing chain or just the tensioner?
I have 05 c55 AMG. Amazing car😁😁
Good evening sir. I will be needing like 20 pieces of the 2005 Mercedes c180 Kompressor soon to start up a car hailing business in Africa Nigeria to be precise.
I need your advice. Please