Buying advice Mercedes Benz C-Class (w203) 2000-2007, Common Issues, Engines, Inspection
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- Buying advice on a used Mercedes Benz C-class. The w203 was the second generation C-Class from Mercedes Benz.
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I have One It's 19 years old and have Absolutely no problems with rust It has Now about 290.000 km and Still Runs Like A champ
I own my 2002 C200 Kompressor for fifteen years as a daily driver with no issues, it is true that they are not very expensive to maintain. Fortunately here in South Africa i am not located at the coast, so no rust on the car. I don’t have any other issues with the paint either. After fifteen years i recently replaced the fuel pump, cam and crank sensors also suspension arms, the cost was reasonably as compared to other cars. I still have the car serviced at the agent. The secret to keeping any car for very long is to take good care of it and to drive it sensibly....
Radman SA that is really great job buddy
I am planning to buy a c200 classic as well. I have been anxious thinking I may not afford to maintain a Mercedes. Roughly how much I would to maintain a year?
just bought 2005 c240, its true .. take care of it maintenance routine, and thats it merc can boost any of your business, i dont know why .. :)
As my first car I bought a 2001/10 c180 model (early production, low spec, non-kompressor). it was an old mans car and only had 90 000km. It only had rust an the bottom of all 4 doors but it was so minimal rust converter took care of it. I have since driven the car for 160 000km and she is still going strong at 250 000km Nothing but oil changes and I did a timing chain at 120 000km. Well worth the 4000 euros i spent back in 2018!!!
great for you Liam. enjoy. 🥂
Love my 230.000km C200 :) Had some issues but thats to be expected at this milage. Issues were some minor electronic problems and broken suspension. Apart from that the car runs just as smoothly as if it was new :) And because its the facelifted model there is no major rust on the body so far.
I bought with sincere trepidation - rust. My other car is a big Saab Estate. I love the contrast vs the small ice cool C. Great vid, keep it up! From Australia.
I drive a C280 Sport Edition 2006 and its the best Car i have ever own. Not overloaded with electronic. No problems at all exept some chassis wear parts. This engine is a pleasure to drive every day…
Cheers from Germany.
I have Mercedes 2.7cdi270 advantgarde 2002 since 15 years and has 470.000 kilometers without problems and only good oils and just continiue😊Are mercedes best long releiable cars by you??
My 2005 C230 has rust issues. Still a fun and surprisingly fast car.
My 2005 W203 C230 Kompressor Sport now has 200,000 miles , looks almost new , still runs good as new , sounds good as new , looks good as new.
I got one at 255000 miles, all of a sudden the fuel mpg dropped. Getting codes at p2038, p0171c. Some misfires, it's driving me nuts !
The face lifted versions of the W203 are so clean, I’ve had the novelty of driving a lot of new cars since including the W204 and W205 top specs but yet when I saw what is now currently my 2006 C350 V6 sport edition in immaculate condition, i new I had to have it!
But they do come with their issues as stated in this video, mine has some rust in the rear fenders and boot lid underneath spoiler I’m getting sorted along with a complete wheel refurbishment this weekend. It’s still very much a head turner and man they sound good with that 7 speed auto. So unsuspecting in a neat not overly bulky tidy car.
Thanks for the insight. Really liked the detail on paint and it's after effects
Glad it was helpful!
very grateful for info I found it very very interesting its now my favourite watch!!!!
Just picked up a C230 1999 Kompressor V4 with 107,000 miles and it drives so much better than all my other "Newer" cars! I'm excited to drive this and have it for a while, since I only drive about 4k miles yearly!
My 2002 C320 Wagon is 99.99% exactly as described/shared here. I purchased it from the previous, original owner in 2017, and was with details exactly described here - - as a long story short, with focus on the positive points(i.e., major reason/s for long term intents to remain with), was 100% with my requirements/desires.
In a brief focus, there is no perfect car in the world,... just the perfect car for my needs and intents; focused on my minimum intent of a full decade+++ with.
I love my 270 cdi estate 2002. Mechanic and electric great! Just again passed MOT, no issues. 187.000 miles.
contemplating of buying one... C270 sedan... it's very hard to find d estate version in my country malaysia...
if decided to go for it... i may wanna get advice and experience sharing frm u???
where do u reside by d way??? uk??? u did mention mot...
I have an 03 C180 Kompressor classic sedan. Absolutely love the car! The timing chain has been replaced recently, but it still rattles for a second or so with an occasional crunch noise at cold starts.... Other than that runs good. AC blows extremely cold, my Flir thermal camera on my Cat S60 has measured temperatures in the negative Celsius 😂problem is, once the AC is on, you can't turn it off 😂😂 pressing the button turns the light on(meaning AC off) but cold air will continue to blow, only way to turn it off is to stop the engine and start it again😂. Central door locks also have an issue with a spring that breaks allowing the lock to jump, often needing the manual key to lock the door properly
A year ago I've bought C280 from the year 2005. It belong to dutch guy. Impeccable condition. Not one crack on the leather, 0 rust. It's the way you take care of your car more, than it being susceptible to rust.
I want to be counted as a very satisfied original owner of a 2002 C 240 that now has 105,000 miles and I have had no problems with it. I recently replaced the front control arms due to worn/cracked bushings and that is the most significant repair thus far. I live in Southern California where it never snows and we have only moderate rain so rust is not a concern. I love the W 203 series' style and still think it is one if the best looking cars of all time. And the way it handles in the road is the same as the day I bought it.
Yes, that's true. I have C 320 2001 Avantgarde in New Zealand. I have had more than 5 years and I'm so happy. Any of cars need to be maintenance and care. I changed crankshaft position 4years ago and changed fuel pump system 2years ago.I think that's normal for age. The car is powerful and stable and so nice handling performance. I updated to LED bulbs and front headlights changed to new Philips pure white Xenon Generation too. I love my car.
Michael Graystone man i Live in Germany and mine should be on the scrapyard already because of the rust, Ive never seen worse looking car than mine, im jelous of the weather xD
Hello! What about the fuel consumption? Cheers
I have a 07 and it looks almost new with the exception of a few scratches
It would depend on the size of the engine, but my C200 compressor got 1.8 Ltr and it is not bad all, the power is great (1-100 KM in 6 seconds) I love these cars even though many people say are costly to maintain...but since i bought mine (a used one) 2 years ago i only topped up coolant twice and normal service once. I guess spares are costly because they don't break so easily.
I love this car ... planning to own one
jas zg and why do you say this is junk ?
Great information Dude your really brilliant
I’ve owned my ‘07 C280 for 7 months with 166,000 miles two owner, and she’s still purring along; Feels like I could enjoy 15+ more years on the engine with proper transmission care. Pay attention to your cars maintenance routine it’ll definitely make your investment last longer
Is she still Holding together ? Im on the fence of buying one
A great review.. thank u soo much
I have a 2006 c180 Kompressor and it is a great car particularly on the motorway. It has a comfortable ride with a very admirable power to economy ratio.
I will say that servicing on theses W203's is absolutely crucial so if you dont want issues, service them every 9000 miles or once a year and do it in a Mercedes approved garage but not a dealer as they are way to expensive.
The guy is right about rust as mine is starting to bubble up under the wheel arches, its not obviously noticeable just now but it will need professional attention very soon.
What he said about the timing chain is also correct. The chain slipped in my car and needed replaced, this was £1400 so it is expensive.
So as i alluded to earlier, watch your servicing and do it with the right people. Overall i think they are a great car and the W203 will always look good despite its advancing years. But do look after it.
I have that c180 Kompressor -06 also. Automatic and fairly low maintanance. 260km on it and still works like a charm. Gear timings kinda suck but on Sport mode works amazing. Overall i would recommend to all MB fans.
Same thing was on my rims when I bought my ‘03 C320 this week..
I adore the mid 2000 to late 2000s Mercedes styling. It's the perfect blend between classic elegance and modern aggression. Especially with the AMG package. The pre facelift ones are terrible, no doubt about it. Rust, problems, transmission issues, etc... I only buy facelift Mercedes.
I own a 2005 C220 and a 2006 E420. Modded my C220. ECU remap (185hp 420Nm), AMG front bumper, bi-xenon headlights, tinted all windows, S-class style taillights, Dynavin N7 MBC infotainment system (NTG2 broke and fitting NTG2.5 was too expensive and NTG2 was expensive and old)
E420 is also modded. Got rid of the DPFs and got AMG resonators for the exhaust system. ECU remap (390hp 910Nm), lip spoiler, tinted all windows and I'm probably going to replace the head unit (infotainment system) too, cause the old NTG 1 is not really relevant in 2018... No map updates, no mp3, unless you stick CDs in the head unit...
I love both of my cars. If I had a lot of money to spare, I'd guy the queen of luxury. The W220 S65 AMG.
Thank you! This was very helpfull
I'm glad I could help.
I just inherited my mom's 2005 C240 w/ 149k miles here in CA. She's 80yrs old and did ALL the service at the same Mercedes dealership so i have like 200+ receipts haha... The AC is leaking and not working and needs 2 motor mounts according to her last visit to the dealership so now it's gifted to me:)... I plan to ceramic tint the windows as the windows are stock tint. Any recommendations as to what I should be more besides fix the AC at a reputable shop. My daily is a 2010 Mazda 3s Hatchback which i love. Great video content!
I love the w203's, its my first car and its pretty durable, fun, and its more easy to mod than some other mercedes
Jason Lau what kind of mods can you do to these? I’m looking to get one and tune it and try and make some power lol
I have just changed the oil, oil filter and air filter on my 2006 1.8 Kompressor coupe, it was around £70 for the lot. The mileage went up by nearly 9 miles per gallon just on that. They are so easy to work on, especially with videos available on ebay to guide you. The only garage work that I have needed is a couple of arms, absolutely no problems to make it an expensive car to run. I have had the car for 2 years now and it has just clocked 105.000 miles Its, the Evolution Sport with the panoramic roof, 5 speed semi automatic, paddle shift, 2 tone leather. Its a beautiful car to drive it feels as Good as new and up with some of the higher end cars coming onto the second hand market now. Even now she still seems modern and able to hold her own in class and comfort . I bought it for £1800. On an easy drive at 65/70mph on the motorway I can exceed 43 miles per gallon. After having racing Peugeots and bumpy Mazda mx5s its a dream.
Would I recommend buying one? Yes definitely. The Coupe is a hidden gem, Big car feel with a sporty chassis in a smaller package.
I'm tempted to buy a 2006-2009 C200 Kompressor. Those are the most common C-Class in my country of that generation and the next one
I own 2005 C230 Kompressor is one of the best car I ever owned great video thank you brother👍
Do often have electrical problem your car model?
I'm owning the same as yours, it's a great car.
@@isaackitogo5043 me 3! Really good car!
how many miles
So glad to hear that i just bought one
I have a 2006 280000 km c220 cdi just fix it's electrical issue ( dam rat chewed some wires making the turbo close when it was supposed to open) and my mechanic made here run like new very happy with it
I like the facelift 2005-07 model c230 sport i always wanted a wagon with the sport package and with a black roof with black and machined staggered AMG wheels
This car is a real machine, the only problem is the electronics system.
I called it the beast of the road
About to pick up an '01 C200 kompressor tomorrow. Fortunately no rust anywhere on the body and underneath thanks to our dry climate here. The latest replacement done are the engine mounts. Other than that, it ran so smoothly during the test drive. Thankfully a mechanic has been meticulously maintaining the car for the original owner. Planning to have it regularly serviced by the mechanic since he has a stable supply of OEM or trusted 3rd party parts for many European brands and they're relatively cheap too compared to more conventional brands
Enjoy your car
please explain more on the issue of the 271 engine. u said its better left alone in your review
Very good video man. But you got the engines wrong. Totally missed the M111 Petrol Engine. Keep up the good work.
All you said is right. I did my research on forums.
Good to get that confirmation, cheers ;)
thanks for your review; we love ours, but have had problems with the turbo (380K km) and high pressure pump/injectors. funnily enough, no problems with rust and ride comfort is excellent. our previous C250 turbo ran to 630K km before we had to sell it!
I only have an issue with my 2003 C320’s headlight switch, it doesn’t change the setting unless I turn the engine off first,
I have a 2005 C180K that i bought 5 years ago with only 35K kms. I have added 125K of mainly freeway driving since owning it and going by your advice of replacing the timing chain at 130K, I need to do this ASAP. It's a great looking car and still drives like the day i bought it. My question is, what are some of the mechanical signs that the timing chain is requiring urgent replacement or the sprockets are worn out. Great video and thanks in advance. Cheers!
Good video for a great car, I have a 2005180k and it is a pleasure to own.
I own a 2003 Mercedes C240 with just some little modifications and it runs great and has over 240,000 miles on it! But my main problem is rust I live in New Jersey and the winters were never nice to this car! My mom gave me this car as my first and I always feel safe driving and when I’m taking it around the track and drag strip!
What mods do you have ?
I’m getting ready to buy and purchase my first car, that is in my name and I will own and it is the 2002 C240 with 151k miles on it
I’ve owned 2 w203’s. First one was one of my first cars, c240 4matic. The car was magnificent, never had any issues with it. Sold it due to wanting more speed. Here I am, In my w203 but the c320. Plenty more pick up but the same car. Love them too damn much to drive anytbung else. The most smooth driving car I have yet to drive on the highway with. It’s as if you’re gliding. W203👍
I own several Mercedes models, but my main car is a 2007 S203 Sport Elegance with an 2.2L Diesel Engine. My Model has an 5Speed Automatic Gearbox and now round about 250TKM and no issues. Only the Leather paint is a bit faded. But that's a common issue with Beige colored Leather in Cars. I have no rust issues and no electrical issues. The only thing I had was a command system failure, but I was going to replace it anyway, with a modern Android Radio. I also added some extra things like ambient led to my interior, without any problems. I also upgraded from Halogen-Headlights to Xeon-Headlights, I have to say, it was fairly easy! The only and last thing I have to do, is the Headliner, it came loose this summer and I have to glue it back to the fiberboard, that holds the fabric. The engine mounts are also bad, also a common issue for a car that's round about 16 years old now, but is also fairly easy and cheap and the car will run like new!
I have owned a2005 1.8 compressor from new with 50,000 miles on it.the car has been very reliable when sensors go wrong they cost plenty for what they are. I was surprised to learn my engine is basically a re badged Mitsubishi designed motor
I have a W203 CDI 2.2 year 2002 with 172.400 mileage.Recently did 204 mile trip one way and it returned 69.2 to the gallon of diesel. Surface Paintwork and lacquer bad. Rust on rear axle carrier, I don't want to change though.
Ive got mercedes c220 sport edition 150hp very good car
My 2004 C 230 Coupe has no rust issues and is an excellent condition in and out. 137,000 miles, no issues.
I just bought a 2003 C230K Coupe for my Daughter. It had 222,000+ miles on it. Not a drop of oil and I have repaired the coolant reservoir,sun roof with a couple 5 cent washers and the LCD on counsel but besides that this little car is such a fun car to drive. I will be replacing the timing chain and rebuilding the super charger, not cause they are bad but just to be safe. Wow! This little car was put together rite...great review and outstanding work like always Mercedes.
Maverick Grabber yes ur right they such a good cars very light on gas the onley problem now is the panoramic sun roof
I have a 2004 C230 Kompressor that I bought brand new in the fall of 2003. I have kept it garaged all these years with regular maintenance performed at the dealer. It still looks and drives like a new car! The best car I have ever owned. It has a six speed manual, and is very fun to drive. In the next couple of months I will receive my first mileage award (200k) from Mercedes Benz. I love my Mercedes!
1.8 turbocharged?
The 2007 c230 sport is a awesome car and runs just fine and is really quite fast
My old 2005 w203 full leather heated seats. sport steering wheel and other features still feels more premium than many cars from 2017-2019. Its just incredible how comfortable it is when you need to make a long trip. Nothing can compare to Mercedes seats...really, nothing.
Very correct.. Reliable on long trips am upgrading from a C240 05 to a C320 normal engine German edition 2005..
I just bought a C180 Kompressor Sport Edition as a rare Station Wagon. The best car I have ever driven!
thanks for the feedback. how is it doing after 1 year ? and what is your mileage?
@@issmaz2010 225000, stillt he
best car I have ever driven ;-)
@@boundtomusic thanks a lot ! wish you and your car all the best. I am thinking about getting a 2004 c180, with low mileage
@@issmaz2010 I would be very cautious here! The early models seem to have had some problems. My example is one of the very last.
@@issmaz2010 I am being offered the same model year. How's yours so far?
I have a 2002 C240 and it’s a great car looks best in black tho my opinion
Two years back, I bought my 2005 Mars red black leather 6-speed manual C230K Sport with 66k miles.
Replaced oil valve (ESP sensor), clutch and front discs have been the most costly repairs., aside from these, just scheduled service.
Always garaged.. Maintenance is key for any vehicle’s longevity. Expect to drive it for the remainder of my life.
People are always surprised to see manual because everything is paddles now. Not even sure if manual is an option anymore.
I love the simple and austere design. No lane sensors. No cameras. A driver’s car.
Driven CLA and GLA as loaners-both FWD
These new entry-level vehicles do not compare even to 13 years ago. Difference of quality and design is apparent. Different type of car really. Admittedly, new MBs got some pep.
New tech has its advantages, but I would choose my car any day.
Maybe, I am biased.
Nah. You got a great car and having it in 6-speed manual is a +.
I have a 2002 c270 177cv sport and its fantastic really
Be sure to buy a facelifted version. I had a 2002 C320 and now have a 2007 C350. The earlier car had electrical issues, which were fixed in the facelifted version. The later version also has a couple of nice interior upgrades, a more solid body, and better steering.
You are so right!
I have a 2002 C220 CDI W203 that's done over 211,000 miles (nearly 340,000 km). Biggest problem apart from rust has been electronic problems, in particular I had to replace the automatic gear selector unit. These are expensive even used, but I found the W209 SLK unit works fine. One weird advantage was that my car never came with cruise control (it only had a speed limiter) but since installing the W209 selector it has cruise control! Unfortunately the display doesn't support it but you can easily work out when it's activated. I've also had turbo problems and whilst I thought this was an electronic problem, it turns out the early W203 models still had vacuum turbo actuators, so it's easy to fix.
Mine is the same haven't figured out how to use it any advice?
I have this car in possession for about 4 years now. The thruttle is no joke, its pretty damn good. Had no serious issues except some stupid mistakes i made myself (for one, i changed the poles of the accumulators and held it for like 15 seconds (not intentionally) spend some 180$ for entire fuse box change. It held up to such a critical situation pretty well, i must say). The rust starts to appear, i will deal with it soon hopefully. But in overall sense, i love it
Enjoy your Benz
My c200 kompressor has the same coat of paint since 2002 , no rust . No issues except for the trans. Switch went bad and i think esp
I own a c230 compresser 2005 i love it
I bought a c280 brand new in 2001 and was a little disappointed with it's lack of around town acceleration.. Hit a speed bump when the car was a week old in publix pking lot and it knocked the wheels out of alignment. Found out at that time the only place you could get an alignment on these cars was Mercedes Benz. I was going to trade it back in after only 6 months or so on a different model when I transferred overseas in which case I didn't need a car and so that was that for the new c280.
Might I say however that this was not my first mercedes only my first brand new one and they really give you a great experience when you purchase.
I loved my w203 2007. Saved my life also
You where in a car crash with your Merc ?
Yes, someone ran through a red light and totaled our C 230 / W203 2007, my wife and I have permanent back and neck damage, but we are alive and thankful for the Benz. We got a 2013 E class now
@@AncientMysteriesAndInnovations good choice
Just brought a 2005 c200 cdi with 43k on the clock, and the car is solid, and a true cruiser. Stereo needs an upgrade as most of the features on the factory unit are obsolete but loads of support online for this. Always been a French car supporter but even 2023 the w203 cdi has them beat.
My father had a 2002 Mercedes c270 cdi and it was a great car with 200.000km.
Mercedes Anri i also have a 2006 c270 cdi amg. thats grear does 257km/h
Hello just wanted to get a little help from you. I Have a 2002 c180 non kompressor, no supercharger or turbo. It has a problem when shifting gears . SO gear 1 to 2 is smooth, though requires more than usual power to shift, 2-3 feels a bit rough and has a kick to it when I exceed 2,500 revs, 3-4 won't engage above 2,500 revs unless I reduce and accelerate at a slow pace. I have the ABS, SRS, ESP and BAS lights on the dash. Could these be the problems with my shifting or could it be something else?
I have a w203 200 Kompressor with 196000 km and it drives like a dream , very comfortable and reliable , parts are cheap and easy to maintain , I really recommend this car to anyone who wants a luxury , reliable and comfortable city car . Also it's the 3rd gen since the previous models where W201 and W202 .
thanks for the feedback, do you have issues with the timing chain ?
@@issmaz2010 no, not at all, the timing chain should do it's job just fine until 250.000 km, usually when it breaks down its impossible not to hear it. But super big advise, don't push the car hard, it's not made for this and people usually don't listen to this idea.
Which year is the car from?
@@gurgelplus8978 from 2002
@@milovanraul9263 this Motor has not the chain issue. Only the facelift motors do have probs.
Do you have some corrosion on doors?
I have two w203 one is a sedan with a automatic 5 speed and the other is a coupe with a 6speed Manuel.Enjoy them both in their own way.
Good video. I'm being offered a C230 2007 avantgarde with 120.000 km and it looks very well, but the SRS and the check engine lights are on.
Replace the footbrake sensor at the foot brake pedal, and the MAF at the air fiter
I’ve loved the Sports Edition
I have finally bought one 3 days ago
2006 in silver with 58000 miles
Needless to say
This needs few jobs doing.
For £2800
It’s still a good buy.
Love Mercedes
But hate the cost of repairs
Had a 06 c230. Back in 2010 with 30k miles drove it till 75k miles never had a issue except yearly service and a dead battery car was very beautiful reliable. And a pssy magnet lol. Im hoping to buy another kne this weekend with 160k miles for $3grand. Lets hope its in great shape
If you are going to keep these cars. You want to check the air intake drum and the abs plastic parts (tumbler control). This piece of equipment is know to get clogged over time without the owner knowing. You can check it by opening the top black plastic cover (which houses the air filter). from the center square metal heatsink, you will see 3 black circular pumps. These 3 pumps will leads you with black plastic rods that connects to a circular plastic part. It is common that the ends of this plastic part break. There is a way to test if the parts are working normally and test to see if it broke. If it broke depending which piece broke, you are looking at around $1100 in parts and $1500 in labor to change out all new. If you want to just swap out a minor piece, they have the aftermarket part (made out of metal) for about less than $100, but the labor is still the same to take out and replace. If left alone, running with the broken part, the car still drives, inefficiently and in some reported cases, it will trash your engine.
I'm looking into buying C220 CDI in excellent shape with around 200k km, it's metallic blue color from 2004. Do you think the paint issue you are mentioning in this video is resolved by 2004?
And by the way, this car is 5k euro, 5 years after this video :D
i have a iridium silver metallic 2005 amg c55 with 600 ( six hundred miles ) on it.
immediately after i bought it new, i replaced the stock wheels with 18 inch bbs rs-gt 2 piece, forged wheels, and replaced the standard suspension with bilstein coil over ps9, lowering the car 1 inch. also replaced are the original brake pads with ceramic brake pads that do not generate the ugly black powder dust of the originals. the front of the car is protected by a 3M invisible bra.
it is fully loaded with xenon hid head lights, leather seats, dark gray wood, shade screen, dimming mirror, etc...
never seen rain, is a heated garage queen, under 3 car covers.
i love how classy and shapely and aggressive it looks and drives.
note that the front end of the amg c55 is longer than the regular C to accommodate the v8 engine, and its headlights are shaped more aggressively and differently from the non amg C's.
the floor mats are still brand new and kept in my house.
the engine is a 5.3 liters unaspirated v8 producing 362 horses and 367ft torque.
if you are interested in my car, please leave a reply here on how we can contact each other.
Hello, I am very interested in your C55. Please let me know if it's still available!
Just bought a 2005 c320 cdi with 340.000kms (212.000miles) om642 v6 diesel engine.
Good and nice car.
i own a w203 c220 cdi from 2004 for 6 years now... luckily it has no rust (yet), so i'm really happy.
i don't live near sea, but i did for a brief period from 2015-2016, and still no rust, the only problem is that it got vandalised cause i lived in an apartment, so i parked it on street, other than that, a great machine
I have a c class 220 cdi 2005 in top condition for 5 years now no rust all aluminium body ,I live by the sea ,I love it
I own a C200 Kompressor 2005 and is the best car ever. Just have a bit of a problem with suspension because of bad quality roads in my country
Best good looking, very very fast, economy car.... I have one..
I have a 2003 c200 sport coupe.I never had a single problem with it. Just some small interior problems but i have two kids
I own a Mercedes Benz C Klasse 2 liters Kompressor 163 HP, automatic, Elegance trim. Man is a great car. Bought it for the price of a Ford Fiesta second hand. Is true I have some problems with the rust and after this winter I plan a huge repair and painting the car. The engine is strong and at 230.000 Km has a perfect compression. The 0 to 100Km/h time is not huge but you can feel the power in it while she accelerating relentlessly till 250 Km/h. Other cars may get from 0 to 100 faster but then the acceleration is dropping. Not with this car. The Kompressor is a nice addition, is actually a charger making the car faster without the turbo lag or the lack of reliability of a turbine. Is accelerating pretty much like a normal aspirated car. The 2 liters engine M111 (my engine) is well known for it's reliability and it reach 1 million Km without problems. Is heavier than M271 (the next one in line) but is bullet proof. All the systems are working. The gearbox is amazing and is rock solid. Has been fitted on Porsche 911, Aston Martin and many other cars with tons of HP so you can imagine how solid is. I recommend replacing the fluid ASAP when you buy it. If you want a beautiful car, with a timeless design, powerful, comfortable, made to eat miles at high speeds and solid like a rock then buy this model. You cannot have better at this price range. Avoid BMW and Audi.. Is well known they are a nightmare second hand. Let's not forget Mercedes are well known for reliability. Mercedes is more related to Rolls Royce (in terms of class) than BMW and Audi is related to each other. Mercedes is way above them both. Buy petrol, is so silent you don't hear a thing. Many times I rotate the key and nothing is happening and I'm like "OMG is broken or what?" but when I look at the RPM the car is actually on. Is that silent. Also get the automatic! When you drive a Mercedes Benz you want to have comfort and class, there is no place for manual shift in this car. Only peasants drive manual and "sporty drivers" wannabe. "Man I need a manual to feel the car".. yeah right. Is not like you are in a rally or competition of any kind. Manual is obsolete by some time now. Also try to get the car with heated seats. Is really worth it. Our winters are quite harsh and my prostate is thanking me every time I enter the car and put th heat on.
I agree with you on everything except the manual part, the cool thing about the manual is the 0 60 time its way faster, but i still love the automatic aswell, i have a c240, engine swapped with a c320 car runs great sometimes i have few minor problems with it, last time i visited the mechanic he told me its the egr valve that's casuing the problem, iam gonna adress that later, and my interior and exterior are in a pretty poor condition, it was my parents car i didn't get to drive it before, my parents took care of the car as much as they can, but i been slowly bringing it back to life for a year now, eventhough it has the problems i mention above it's still an amazing fun car to drive and to skid in it a bit, i can't wait till i make it brand new again
I have one c220 CDI 2003, however its very old even some of the parts are not belong to Benz company, overall I am very happy with this car, but the biggest problem we all face is: while we purchase German product in Afghanistan there is no Benz certified workshop and no one knows to fix it specially when the car owner encounter with wiring part, but with other parts they can fix it but not as much as they do with TOYOTA companies. the other major issue is spare parts for Mercedes Benz cars. yesterday my car was not starting, and now since last two days its in a workshop and mechanic try to find the problem, but unfortunately he can not find this.
You are wrong! Since 2004 model the W203 and S203 were galvanized which means they do not rust anymore!
You are right! Still..... most of them rust, I been checking out a 2006 C230. The car was in great shape, but rust bubbles everywhere, such a shame.
I bought a used 2004 w203 wagon. No rust! Only broken door handles and av fixed both since. It drives smoothly and i have no electronic issues (yet) and i hope not to have any as i will keep checking the drain holes to remove anything that clogged it.
Nice video!👍
@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB no they don't
David Culik...WRONG! I've got an 06 and the back arches are bad
EEPRODUCTIONSKLB I have a 2001 c240 no rust whatsoever
Iv seen one for sale in the UK it's only £450, it's very clean 2002 c180, I just want a cheap car to see me until April 2020 I heard sensors can be an issue? Do the automatics have a timing chain or belt and what mileage do they need changing?
Just bought 2004 c270cdi, with 100k mileage for £1k no rust, loads off power, no problems at all, will keep this car forver! Even if i buy another one
My 99 c240 rusted bad and stated burning oil. Loved it while it lasted.
If you've been told you've got to tell it right ...The problems with the rust do not come from the paint but from low-salt sheet metal...Since 2004 the c class is fully galvanized and the problem has been fixed! Greetings from Germany
Thanks for your additional information, enjoy the weekend
I'm torn between the w124 or this,I'm in favour of the older one but the little c class looks cool
In 2020 I own a 2006 model w203 c200 with no rust. The paint work is beautiful and immaculate. The paint work is it’s greatest visual quality. And the interior as well.
So I’m not truely sure where you’re getting you info.
Because since 2004 the body is fully galvanized, that´s why you don´t have the rust issue.
2006 c220 sedan 280000 km still the same clutch from the factory beast of a car
great video, thank you. Is tiptronic (automatic shifter) in 2006 C180 compressor avantgard a good and reliable. Thank you!
I am thinking of buying Swiss one with 200.000 km
Issues of the w203 m272 2006 -2007 v6 line (face lift).
1. Interior Metallic trim will peel and fall apart.
2. Interior black surfaces starts to rub off and peel.
3. If you have the CD radio system, the plastic face will peel in extreme heat.
4. Engine - air intake drum has issues with the PVC system returning valve cover emission and will clog up the air intake system. Which will create the breakage of the abs plastic parts. Either add in aftermarket oil catch can to minimize the issue and do a 30k maintenance of the pvc return tube, air intake and maf system. Air intake drum will have oil collected regardless, but slows down the process. The only to fix is to either replace new (cost a leg) or clean it with carburetors cleaner. Abs plastic (triangle part has an aftermarket metal piece) can be replaced, however this does not resolve the clogging issues that is the reason why this broke in the first place.
5. Transmission - plate issues which will bring it to limp mode and the bell has issues.
6. Timing sprocket issues which will wear out and cause a catastrophic engine failure (usually a new engine is due if this happens)
7. Magnet timing (cover under warranty)
8. Oil leaks at cam plugs, 2 PVC covers and oil cooler. All can be changed out easily but need to be a maintenance items evey 60k miles. You will know failure when there is smoke coming near the firewall either on driver side or passenger side. Will smell like burnt plastic (really burnt motor oil from leaks).
9. Driver and passenger interior grab handle breaks off easily, pain to replace as it requires whole door panel to be removed to get to it.
10. Driver mirror signal light tends to gets loose over time due to the loose plug and play plug.
11. Keep an eye on the coolant, sensitive to engine heat. Needs to replace to ensure engine keeps at the right temperature.
12. Hood vent grill is a pain to remove and will break when removal due to a failed nozzle. Grill plastic pull latches breaks due to being brittle, since its exposed to the elements and also heat from the engine.
13. Drive belt maintenance to ensure you won't loose your alternator power and power steering when it fails(snap).
14. Driver side airbag at the steering-defective (covers under warranty to replace)
15. Design flaw, interior draw of air is the battery region in the engine. This also has issues with any smoke from the engine bay will be drawn in. The engine vent hole is right above where the battery is, hence where engine bay vent and incoming air to the interior draws in from. Very bad design, as all fumes from the engine bay will go straight to the interior. Even the ideal of carbon filter won't filter all this containments. (No fix)
16. Driver side window controls buttons tends to break easy (not durable).
17. Infrared remote sensor (black square) at the driver side works when it feels like it - this feature is for full open of all windows for venting or closing.
18. Air conditioning vents adjustment breaks easy and rendered useless, this is due to plastic becomes brittle from aging.
19. Interior finishes are not scuff and scratch resistance (below normal conditions). If have the basic finishes (metal) dents easily.
20. Leather not durable, will becomes sticky and starts to melt from human oils (sweat). Need constant cleaning and conditioning to prevent premature wear.
21. Cracking and noise as if something loose as car ages.
22. Secondary air pump will fail like a wear and tear item.
23. Drive belt gears or drive belt tensioner fails (bearing) like clockwork.
24. A tick tock sound in the drive belts (I haven't figure out what it is, but suspected a bearing failure in one of the drive belt gears).
25. Rim curb rash prone to happen per the design of the expensive rims. Its not meant to go over pot holes either, as the tires are low profile (rim damage).
26. Alarm horn will fail over time due to an internal battery wear out over time.
27. Washer pump will fail (when it leaks)over time due to water clog and wear (a reason not to use washer fluid mixture)
28. Vibration at steering wheel is due to brake pads uneven wear or tires uneven wear (usually the front tires).
29. Rear right tire tends to wear out the fastest. (this is probably due to the power on the car, which I suppose is a plus).
I'm running at 161k miles and it still running strong, if all of the above is maintained. These cars are meant to be driven with tlc and not abused. If abused, it will bite and it hits you hard with repairs.
Aside from that.. This car style is a timepiece and too bad of the issues or its a keeper car.
Wow....very experience user! Can line it one by one. But being a very Beautiful car, can keep it for decades with proper maintenance.
I had to fix a lot of those, and I still love this car. Maybe more sentimental than anything, since this car took us to a lot of memorable places in our lives. Once in a lifetime experiences, concerts, road trips and more. 272,000 miles on one and 180,000 on mine. If this car fails me to the point we need to replace it, there’s plenty on the used market to replace it. I love this car.
In other words this car is trash
Ahh..Mines never seen rust..it's been an amazing car..I did re paint
just bought a 03 w203 sportcoupe amice, dark blue, no rust only 80k on the clock, best buy ever
S E have you had any problems with it
hello
do you think should I buy a C200k 2001 model with 2l petrol engine and 130k kilometers on it? is it true petrol engines are always thirsty?
I Want A 2005-2007 C230 Sport Wagon With The V6
Thank you for a very helpful video. Now just need to choose between C200 1800 Kompressor 271 and C230 V6 272 7-Gtronic?
Which one you bought ?
This is one of best car, I own one 20 year old, with just done 100,000 miles, early model with water base paint, facelift model are good.
Ohh by the way the car passed smog with out issues and now has 226,000+ still fun to drive.
what car? say the engine type
I love my 06 kompressor....for a 163 hp car it performs well
I own w203 c220 cdi 105kw from 2001 now with 310k KMs for 3 full years now, and i 'd recommend it to anyone anytime. If you can find well maintained 2005 or younger you won't regret it. Older w203 have issues with rust, that's 100% no matter if you drive it or not. It will rust and you will have to repair it every year or two (depending on quality of the job).
Service for this car is simple, you only change filters and engine oil every 10 to 15k KMs. Of course brake pads and other parts that get worn out with time need to be replaced from time to time.
Whoever is looking to buy a car don't buy Mercedes if you will only drive it and not take care of it when it needs your attention.
Мой w203 4 года у меня 367 000 км слежу за ним, всё меняю во время, машина 👍👍👍
@7:06 2004 facelift models are galvanised and the rust issue is resolved AFAIK.
I have w203 c180 Cupe.It's good car.Sportelegance.Engine is good. 6speed manuel.I have rust, but I handle that problem.I have plans to by Mercedes w203 c220 cdi sedan from 2006year.Mercedes-the best or nothing 👍