Surprise repairs needed on '05 Mercedes E320! What did the CAR WIZARD find the owner didn't expect?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2022
- When you take your vehicle to the shop sometimes the mechanic will find more items in need of repair than you were expecting. That is exactly what happened to the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ with the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320.
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Always makes me smile when I see older cars like this that have been well looked after. :-)
Same feeling here ✌👍
Me too, wants me to continue buy older Toyota's
I agree, me too.
@@safffff1000 That's where you get your money's worth, buy some old lady's aughts camry or corolla with low miles.
@@apj341 Yes, it's 17 years old now.
The Wizard has become a quality brand in car repair service .
I just did a google search. He has ALL 5 star reviews. I never seen any business rated as high as his
Not just "fixed by some mechanic." Fixed by the auto service equivalent of Superman.
If perfect five stars doesn't literally sell your business, I don't know what will. We need to clone this guy times a thousand and set them loose on the world.
Perhaps he needs to expand to a national chain?
@@WhittyPics that won't work, he can't do the quality control when he's not around
Love seeing magic mike on camera. So well spoken and knowledgeable!
And neatly trimmed beard like a boss- won't get pulled into a belt, fan, or their lathe like Wizard's could.
He should have a TH-cam page to comment back atleast or atleast a subscriber base for the future.
Sounds good
@@B0xlife1 he does! th-cam.com/channels/n4W4urhrUP0bWaI-k7HXCQ.html
Thank you for the kind words!
These Mercedes usually are good with maintenance and not hard to work on as long as you know your way around cars. The engine mounts and transmission mounts are probably the most satisfying when replacing on a Benz because they ride like a dream once replaced. Im 202,000 miles on my CLS 550 AMG and it still looks and rides like new!
One of the greatest engine/transmission combos of all time. There are some flaws like any engine or transmission but usually nothing catastrophic. The M112 and M113 are some of the most reliable gas engines by any manufacturer, and are silky smooth on top of that.
M113 is the best V8 ever made
When I had to do valve cover sealant on my M272 (due to previous owner's pcv neglect & blow by eating away at the sealant around the spark plug tubes), I really wished I was doing the job on a M112 instead.
It's almost funny how accessible every serviceable component is in these engine bays.
@@RothBeyondTheGrave used to own a 2003 E500 and now own a 2007 E550 with the M273 and holy shit, the M113 is so much more simple and easy to work on than the M273. My m273 is still going strong at 157k miles tho
@@diablocls55 yeah the M273 seems really stuffed in there depending on the chassis. Part of why I got a E350 as I had less wrenching experience then & wasn't ready for engine mounts & possible rear main right out of the box. Seems like the fan shroud has to come out for anything upfront?
I definitely hope to experience a M113 or M113k sooner than later.
Glad you're M273 is goin strong though!
@@RothBeyondTheGrave yes, had to remove fan shroud just so I had enough room to remove the alternator lol. And motor mounts are getting replaced real soon, which will be a pain.
I love how the Car Wizard is not afraid or reluctant to ask his employee on camera. Many business owners/ employers would feel threatened by thier subordinates and feel insecure about differences in the level of knowledge.
Mike surely seems to have a long and specific experience with Mercedes Benz cars and Wizard is so comfortable with that, mainly because of how self-confident he is.
If the pointed star wasn't enough, "serviced by the Car Wizard" ought to boost that Merc's resale value.
You can tell the owner really looks after this car.
I noticed how Wizard looks at the tires and makes determinations about the owner, like oh yea he puts Michelins on the car. It doesn't mean they automatically want to spend thousands of dollars on an 05 Mercedes lol. I drive an earlier Lexus and it's the same kind of thing, pay the Lexus prices lol, well no not really, I am bargain hunter just like anyone else doesn't mean I am going to drop all this money into it.
I meant more from the condition of the exterior and interior. There is virtually no wear.
But more often than not, if you’re going to keep an older European car in good working order, it will mean shelling out a lot of money on maintenance. There is just no way around that.
Sadly and those cars still falls apart
@@moonshinefuel you are cheap ,owner of this car is not..
@@holeephuk I don't think so but okay, the issue is there seems to be a surcharge on luxury cars just because they think the owner has more money, this is an old car, there is nothing special about it, it's not even an 8 cylinder, it's an aging base line model car with an owner that probably doesn't have the money like certain people like to think they have. And a lot of these parts are not necessarily that much more than any other car, just depends what it is.
Loving the new camera. It’s sharp! I like how the tracking and panning are very smooth. Also, I really enjoy the new intro music and video, it’s nice to see Mrs Wizard in the intro as well. Cheers on booming business! I just finished my first month of mechanic school. Can’t wait to start healing these cars full-time everyday. I love being part of the mechanic community. We are all genuinely wizards and it’s such a treat to be able to have that in common with MetalDave!!! 🤘🏻 you are an inspiration David!!!!!!!
Hollow men, congratulations on finishing your first month of mechanical school. Where I work at, mechanics top out at 32 dollars an hour. Government job so there is no flat rate.
That car had the M112 engine. One of the best 6 cylinders ever made 3V 2 Plug heads
Thank you for putting Magic Mike into your videos more and more. It’s already been proven that most people watching this channels videos love when magic Mike is on screen even for a minute or two . Thanks Wizard for giving Mike a chance /opportunity that he has proven he earned time and time again :)
Thank you for watching and giving your support!
I like that you have Magic Mike in the episode. Great to see your other mechanics helping you out on these videos.
I owned two w211's. The interior will look the same at 160k miles as it did new. Just a well built very good quality car. That system should have been bumped from 10years to 25years unlimited miles last I heard. Great video 👍
The knowledge on magic Mike is astonishing
not when it comes to pricing...
The last of the truly serviceable MB. These things are known to run 200-400K miles easily...with proper maintenance. The NAG 1 transmission is as rock solid as they come.
I'd throw pre facelift W204-W212's in there also. M272/273's & the 722.9 share a lot of architecture with M112/M113's & the 722.6.
They each definitely have their things to look out for, but yes I'm with you on this.
Yes, older models can go 1000000 kilometres quite easily so little bit lower on these.Prefacelift w211 is horrible car to own
I’m at 245k miles. Diesel version. New AC compressor and alternator and power steering pulley and nises and radiator recently
@@floridaman5125 NICE! Yes, at mileage and age, those items are expected to go(AC compressor in Florida for sure!😎).
@@hellkitty1014 it’s true. I just wish they’d go out more than a month apart. 2023 was expensive! But I still love my car. It should be good for a while, let’s see!
The W211 SBC warranty has recently been extended to 25 years! I just had Mercedes replace mine on my 2005 E320 with 215,000 miles.
Sadly this dosent apply to europe
On SBC when system, when it deflates it actually does have a master cylinder it just further down the travel of the normal operation of the pedal. And it only operates front brakes, the negative part about it is that it does not have the vacuum assist, so basically what ever strength you’ve got. That’s what you have in emergency.
Now there’s a 25 year warranty on that SBC pump. Nice of Mercedes to do that.
yep, 25 yrs unlimited miles warranty. Mine is at 186k miles and is doing well compared to my BMWs.
Depends what country that you are in lol
@@highmilesgarage9131 funny you mention that, I was going to say BMW should learn & put a similar warranty on E46 subframe mounting points & rod bearings on all "S" designated engines for starters.
And it works. Amazing.
@@RothBeyondTheGrave wait Mercedes warranties those?
***** SBC warranty is 25 year, unlimited miles *****
M112 and M113 are the best engines that Mercedes built in recent times. They can go 300k miles if properly maintained. Vibration is always engine mounts, sometimes making the exhaust hit the center frame brace. That car may have MB text (vinyl), not leather
Engine mounts and transmission mount take 2 hours to do on a lift. Just drop the catalytic converters on each side. Very easy.
I'll take my om616, thank you very much! 😉
Bought an 04 E320 for $2k they said the dealer couldn't get it to run without digging deeper for lot o money so they sold it to me. Troubleshot it to a bad fuel pump relay... $25 bucks. Also had a bad squeak on pass front suspension, so had to replace upper and lower and couple other items. Also went ahead and replaced the radiator due to known leak and cross con issues leading to trans failure. Also replaced the fuel pump and sender unit. Parts were cheep from ebay, less than $700 total. Car runs great and ended up selling it to my stepdad for $3,000 and he loves it. Only issue left is the pano sun roof track... these cars are actually not too difficult to work on and still look super sleek given their near 20 years on the road.
Nice to feature Magic Mike in the video. You can just tell he knows his stuff.
Man I miss having that car. My mom used to have a 2005 e320 exactly like that one. We bought it back in 2014 and only recently sold it a few months back. It was Such a well built, and solid feeling car!
How many miles out of curiosty?
@@lokilowkey3049 we bought it when it broke just over 100k miles in 2014 and when we sold it last April it had 160k miles
@@bigboyisaac255 Interesting, i've personally had 3 AMG's C55,S55, and now CL55. all M113k engines and...goddamn., always an issue with electronics It's a hit or miss i guess.
I know one thing,, i'd never buy a German car out of warranty...
@@lokilowkey3049 damn that’s tuff man I feel for ya 😂😂
The SBC warranty was extended to 25 years
FYI - A judgement from a class action suit extended the SBC warranty to 25 years and unlimted miles.
This turned me down from buying an E55. But now since this has changed I’m stacking my Pennies, and gonna sell my R129 in the upcoming summer to attempt buying my first E55 this upcoming fall or winter.
Magic Mike very very sharp!
Magic Mike is becoming a TH-cam star! Always glad to see him.
I own a 1994 W124 E280 here in Australia with 478,000 kays on the clock & it proves that the older Mercs are still the best. The DOHC six is still one of the best engines Mercedes built & mine is no exception. Beautiful paint, incredible leather & it runs like a Swiss watch...................fabulous car with genuine hydraulic braking. Go figure!
SBC system warranty has been extended to 25 years. Have an 05 E320 CDI and got a notice from MBUSA a couple years ago
Magic Mike the mercedes man!
It's nice to see more of Magic Mike
Excellent video guys. This is my 60th year working on cars 🚗 & love the older MB'S. My first Benz I bought at a birthday party on a hand shake, 98 E 430 at that time it was 2 years old. I still have that vehicle with 44,000 miles on it & I just love it ❤️ with collector car insurance on it. Yes you have to put some love into them 💕 but that's part of the deal. If you can't afford it you shouldn't own it. Try owning a Ferrari, that will make you cry if you don't know where to go to get parts or service from a reliable shop like OMEGA. GREAT JOB ❤️, TMP from N.J.
I own a E 420 1997... almost the same here. Great looking an solid car, love it😍
@Felipe Iturreyes Thank you sir. I'm glad you are enjoying your baby & thank for your comment.
W210 E 430? Yes!! I love W210'S & W211's so much. I dream of a facelift W210 E55. I love my C207 E350, but really want to go back in time a little.
Hope you haven't had to deal with pesky W210 rust too much.
Greetings also from NJ!
@RothBeyondTheGrave Thank you for your kind words sir. Sir can honestly say that my vehicle doesn't have any rust whatsoever including the lug nuts. My engine is as quiet as being in a church & everything operates as the day it was made, take care & God bless, TMP from N.J.
great video! I still kind of miss my 05. they're great cars! Never had big problems with it. Only the waterpump like this one, cracked charge pipe and a small transmission leak. Btw the brake simulation is hydraulic, feels just like a normal brake. Greetings from a dutch guy in Germany!
It’s great to see Magic Mikes talents being recognized and his involvement in the videos! He’s a true asset!
The interior was very clean. No funky junk on the steering wheel or shifter.
That model was used extensively as taxi in Denmark at that time.
Classic '05 MBZ looking sharp! Wizard has a great selection of mechanics, which makes a world-class shop.
That car is a perfect example of a 'well cared for vehicle'.16,well 17 years old now,and it could be just what a 1 year old car would look like underneath,and they keep it All clean.Kudos to them.You 3 did a pretty good video about it too.Edit=I had guessed the mileage at Maybe 60K,not double that.If I could,I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
This is one of the best looking sedans Mercedes has ever made IMO. Also this one is clean as hell for the miles/17 years old.
I was going to say.. I did an SBC replacement for the first time at the dealer under warranty and man it takes forever with the das/xentry unit.. Used like 6Ltrs of brake fluid and had many restarts when doing the whole bleeding process because of how precise you need to hold the brake... Literally had to hold the brake pedal at 50 bar for 2 minutes straight. Mentor thought I was nuts..
It's good to see someone who goes through it so systematic, but sometimes it must be depressing to be on the customers end when you leave it for some minor fix and you get that list back ;)
If you stay on top of things, you won't be getting a long list.
When I did oil changes for awhile at a stealership, in 1997,I'd find things,as I did the same inspections the Wizard does.It saved a family,possibly,as I found the front u-joint about to let go in a minivan's driveshaft.(4x4 model)Luckily the owner had an 'immediately fix major parts' order with the boss as she had almost 330,000 miles,No kidding,on a Ford Aerostar.It was The family hauler.
The work is way over priced at 2k, engine mounts and gearbox mounts can be got for €45 and water pump for €15 anyone with basic knowledge of car repair could fit them.
@@michaelwalsh9145it takes the right tools as well.
Great to see magic mike and all your other techs on camera, keep up your great work gentlemen
For any rubber hoses if you spray some 303 protectant on them 1 or 2 times a year they will last waaaaaay longer. Just a little tip.
From one Saab owner to another, thanks!😉
Thank you.I'll share that info with family and friends too.
Magic Mike is a real professional
The Car Wizard and Magic Mike are great mechanics!
Good to see The Car Wizard is passing on his knowledge and experience onto his employees will Magic Mike be doing inspections in the future
Excellent Mercedes inspection! You guys are awesome !!
Love Mrs. Wizard’s interior tours!
SBC system is currently 25 year warranty
Michelin makes a fabulous tire, great combination of longevity, comfort, and capability in both summer and all season configurations.
I had a Mercedes of that era, a CL, and had the connector on the transmission leak, but it didn't show around the plug at all, it instead wicked up the wires and showed up at the transmission computer. Fluid in the plug and about a tablespoon of fluid in the computer itself. Fortunately, it was caught before it damaged the computer and was perfectly fine after cleaning everything up and replacing the pilot bushing.
They all dry rot bad, they need to figuire that out.
I owned a 2008 E320 CDI it was a great car with 64 000 miles on the clock , I had the glow plugs , brake pads and glow plug controller replaced, they were the only replacements , when I sold it the front subframe mountings were rocking under hard braking , and the nearside shock absorber had an internal knock
I had an E270 Station Wagon in Blue metallic with blue Leather interior and wood trim - gorgeous! Terrific car. I found a German company that supped Superior rear suspension air bags which sorted that problem. I had the Brake error which I was told was because the brake had been pressed more than something like 250,000 times and required a very expensive replacement to clear the error. I found a Polish specialist who sorted it out without the great expense 😀
Arnott makes high quality rear air springs that are pretty easy to install when compared to the OE springs.
Thanks for featuring these w211s wizard. Keep up the great work!
Quickly becoming my favorite TH-cam automotive channel!
Magic Mike is a PRO!
My grandfather had a 2004 E320 sedan and he drove it for 300k. Great car overall and yes they do have their flaws but they are overall pretty good! I assume for the pcv valve cover that you can reseal that with victor reinz sealing compound as you would with the intake manifold gasket’s
Nice video and nice interior coverage by Mrs Wizard, very polished. Magic Mike has it covered too. Great things to look out for on these cars. Cheers.
Every state needs more places like omega and the wizard, some of these places are outta control. The states need to start going thru some places and of they aren't living up to the billing they need to shut em' down and eventually we'll end up with alot more places like this, and less people getting taken advantage of. Great Channel man 👍
This w211 is in really good nick. Congrats to the buyer.
Luv the vlog Wizard and the merc too 💪👌👊💪👊💯👊
Do you ever send the inspection video or the link to the customer ? Thanks As always great content !
I owned Mercedes E320d SE I loved it when it ran, it had one issue an electric fault stop it form starting in the morning thro lot faults up on the dash then it would start after many attempts then run all day.
The dealership in Northern Ireland could not find the problem after many attempts they just kept resetting give it back no fault found. this video brought back memory's of that car love hate relationship. 👍
Great channel, and I have been a fan for a long time. The only thing I never understand is the remarks on the tires. The front right tire seems to be worn out on the inside, and the same on the back tires. In Europe I doubt these tires would ever pass inspection. Furthermore in winter I would definitely recommend changing them.
Great vid and looking forward to the next one as I own a E320 CDI ☺️
Great video! Now I want to send my ‘91 560SEL to your shop to have it gone over and a great video to come out of it!! I know it will come home PERFECT!!
Wiiiiiizard. That’s a lot of subs you gotten there very quickly. Congrats.
It's nice to see experience leads to their expertise .. They know the Mercedes cars,.. I'm an owner, there is a lot to know!! Great job guys!!😊❤
Great car. I have a 2004 320 with same vibration issues. Even with these issues the car rides great. Looking forward to fixing these problems for a better ride. Thanks for the video and straight up quote. Thanks for posting great content.
Had an '89 230E that I had to let go. Too much rust, shot motor mounts and a heap of other problems was just too much for my skint wallet. Got a _very_ cheap Vectra that lasted me a few years until I got out of my financial rut and bought myself a much newer Toyota Aygo. I still miss my W124.
nice video. great examples of mechanical diagnostics. nice new camera. hopefully the walk arounds on typical cars will stop some day.
Absolutely gorgeous W211. Every single M112/113 car I’ve had needs these items addressed. Just replaced an original water pump on a 2001 C320 with 278k miles. Glad to see someone is keeping this one up.
I always like the M112 engine. Its in my SLK320, my wifes Crossfire STR6 and my Crossfire Limited. And yes I've had to do the valve cover gaskets on all 3 of them. You probably already know but FCP Euro has a kit that includes the gaskets, new bolts and new PCV lines.
i loved working on the w211 series when i was at the dealership. so simple to work on.
Yep. I have had several and they are mechanically really easy and logical to work on, even though I'm not a professional.
Nice work on the new intro Mrs Wizard also a good eye for the interior reviews.
Car Wizard I had the same thoughts as soon as the noise appeared it is so distinctive. What is with wheel bearings and engine mounts on all these cars don't people check them? I remember when my Sister in law was first driving I had to take her car for our MOT Test and I turned it on and selected 1st gear and i got a loud thud as the engine tilted and hit the fire wall and the gear stick dropped about 2 inches, Later that day I asked her about the banging and I said do you just turn the music up to hide any bangs her answer was yes, then I looked at the brakes metal on metal on the 2 front outer pads
and about 1mm on the inner pads we had to have a big talk with her and she developed a few brain cells.
why i love this channel straight up..
I have an E500, 2005 MY. I do all my own work, save for periodic safety checks. The balljoints on the 4Matic and AIRMatic cars are tough. I also did the valve covers, breather cover, all 16 plugs, upper control arm and lower ball joint, sway bar link and AC rebuild (2nd Mercedes this year..) and your water pump finding stunned me. I inspected mine and zero shaft play, I have no idea how that M112 was even running like that and no coolant leakage out of the weep hole! Unheard of here. I usually do the idler pullies when aux components fail.. in the case of this 0HP non-runner when I bought it, the old compressor was such a mess, both pulley bearing AND compressor failure occurred... belt chewed up. The previous mechanic misdiagnosed a midrange error to a failed air mass meter... and condemned that and also the intake manifold since the customer complained about a rough driveability issue. MAF was dirty, front o2 sensors were bad. Now it's a 302 HP well running machine. Much cheaper fix than the quoted 1500 so please be careful if you don't do your own work! Nice work Car Wizard and Magic Mike, you guys always nail it! Oh.. the SBC topic: Warranty extended 25 years. Have the form signed and save all that coin if the pump is expired.
Even thanos could fit his hands into that engine bay to to pulleys, so much room. What a great design.
Yep, those are great to work on.
Always great to see magic Mike! Nice car too!
I would like to see a cost breakdown on those repairs.
The Wizard is fast becoming THE go to mechanic for America!!! 👍👍👍
I care less for the car review part of the videos, but I truly appreciate your videos. Knowledgeable and informative.
The transmission mount was interesting, I understand why the breakdown just by looking at it
Wow! Super nice Mercedes! It’s good to see someone who keeps their car in nice shape! This car will last a long time with continued servicing. We had ours for 24 years before my mom got rid of it. Old Mercedes cost as much to repair as new ones! I wish I could have taken the car and fixed it up. Engine ran fine but it needed a new suspension. Only $3k would have fixed that problem. The interior was in pretty good condition but it needed a new paint job and some rust repair. Can you tell, I loved that car! 😂
Great diagnosis, wizard!
Wizard, back in 2016 I was looking for a car found one of these for $2,500 bucks but I like the idea of a 7-speed, and the lighter aluminum engine that the newer model had. But I like the straight six for ease of repairs that the older model had. I didn't buy either. Now I hear that the older one was the best one to get and I wish I had.
Common on all W211s, or other Mercedes from those years, valve covers, rear main seal, water pump and pulleys, wheel bearing. Easy to to work on. Great car. Thanks for the video wizard.
mike's gonna have his own spinoff show at this rate
Yeah car wizard, you are the man I love watching your/Hoovies content.. if I ever have real issues with a vehicle I will be calling you.. thank you fir being an honest mechanic and a stand up guy!! It is appreciated even by “just viewers”
That looks like one easy motor to work on. The space is amazing.
I would love to find a CDI but they are pretty rare in the US, personally I like the facelifted W211 front much more, still looks sharp to these days. I currently have an '08 E350, runs strong at 125k miles.
My 08 is running strong at 170k :)
I am getting close to 400k miles on my 2006 E320 CDI. I put facelifted bumper lights mirrors so looks like 2009
I like when cars are original, hate when people mod them. Pointless, just, keep it stock and save the $$$.
I know these vehicles n side and out. Sbc can get down right dangerous when failing. And those valve covers r two piece. Most people just replace the whole covers w new. If you snag em for cheap they make a good family car. Replace belt , idlers and tensioner every 40-60k or you'll be on borrowed time
This one is pretty nice. And they offer a lovely roomy and somewhat zoomy ride
Those comfort hydraulic engine mounts offer a superb smooth operating ride until they puke out that nasty black goop then buzz vibrate clank clank.
Those 320 deeezels r the bees knees. I've seen em well over 250k and clean. One smooth torqeee operator. I used to service onenowmed by a oil tycoon. The guy would drive it back and forth from centex all the way to brazil.
I used to work on lots of these, watching this is nostalgic
I knew the motor mounts were bad when you said the car vibrated right at the beginning.
I've had it happen on my 01 w210. The right side is fairly easy to do and the left because of the steering you have to remove the exhaust pipe from the manifold to get to it. A lot of people use a lot of weird tools and lots of contortions but removing the pipe makes it fairly easy.
Did you actually pry bar the control arm bushings to make sure they are good?
Do those flex discs outlast u-joints?
I owned an e320 wagon. Such a nice solid car, loved it!
I have this exact same car!! Cool to see a video on this from the all mighty wizard!!
Had a pretty good hunch that it was the water pump just by the description. Then when you guys started it. Knew for sure what it was.
I had an 05' e320 CDI a few years back. Pulled like a freight train and got better mpg at 80 then it did at 60! Unfortunately I needed awd and sold it to our helicopter mechanic locally. I think the front ends on these W211 chassis are timeless!
I had a 06 E320CDI. Absolutely loved that car. It rode and drove so nice. I could go nearly 700 miles on a tank of gas. It was totaled by a deer and I had to fight with the insurance company who wanted to short change us and give us a gas engine price.
I am also in Missouri with my 2004 E320 ( I love it) and plan to visit you some day!)
Gaskets, wheel bearing, trans mount, water pump + Mercedes = open up your wallet at the shop.
@@gordonmccracken1209 true, buckle up as they say, lol
Love ur content!
I had a W211 for a few years and around 200 000 km. The SBC brakes are somehting to get used to. You won't feel ABS in the pedal, you can do a full emergency stop with the force of your big toe if you want to (it judges the speed of how fast you take your foot off the throttle and put it on the brakes to know if it yould be an emergency situation, and in my case it always judged correct.), it has electronically distributed brake force which makes braking safer in cornering -> You can hit the brakes as hard as you can in a corner, and the line will stay the same.
And in the rain, it brakes immediately when you hit the brakes. Bakc then this wasn't the case in almost any car, as the brake discs have water on them in rain, and when yo apply the brakes the water needs to be wiped off by the brake pad. SBC did that by itself. This was the reason why all W211 even those with the smallest 4cyl engines and the lowest trim had a rain sensor as standard. So the car would know when to "dry the brakes". And suprisingly that did not result in more wear. While i had the car, only the read brake pads needed to be replaced once. (As it had rwd and we have winter in the alps, the traction control added a little wear on snow sometimes)
In those years i never had any problem with the SBC brake, and it took me to get an AMG to have similar feeling brake performance.
And basically they stopped using it in the e-class in 2006 i think mainly for costs. The SL had the same system and they didn't remove it from there until the end of the model.
I like when you involve the mechanic in the video