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I purchased a 2013 AMG Sports plus W204 CDI 2.1 Twin turbo intercooled model 5 years ago she had 70000 kilometres when purchased I have done 120000 kilometres or about 75000 miles in her since purchased I have also been a bit lazy with servicing and have gone over due dates and kilometres on a few occasions and I have not had a single issue or problem also trim still perfect and paint still fine due to being exceptional quality. I will never sell this car even after I upgrade to a new C class later this year I will keep this one I have fallen in love with its beauty efficiency and reliability. And in my opinion they are the best looking C class ever produced over 10 years old and still looks modern and turns heads. I will be a Mercedes Benz person for the rest of my life now because of this car.
I bought mine w204, 2012, 220cdi om651 couple of years ago did more than 20000 miles in it. Including a very long road trip of 4000 miles in a week. Never let me down, the car has now 89000miles. Apart from changing all the filters and oil, I had one bad abs sensor which I replaced for 90£. I did replace the chain tensioner as a preventive measure for the new upgraded version and my rear led tail lights started to play up, the connectors were burnt and the circuit board which is holding the bulbs, replaced both for 50£ easy job. I drove a variety of cars and changed cars frequently but now I do not know how to replace this car, I just love it. The looks, comfort, reliabilty, efficiency and feeling of premium it is all on point. No unnecessery screens, touch pads, sensors. It has all a driver can wish for.
To me this is probably the most attractive C-Class. The lines are just so good. At 1:23 you can see how clear and clean they are and the edgy and boxy look works perfectly for the standard and AMG models.
Bought a black 2013 C300 Luxury model new in Aug 2012. Naturally aspirated 6 banger with 248 horsepower. Don’t drive much so only 53K miles. Got rid of the Continental tires early after two had sidewall bubbles; replaced with Michelins. Mercedes did replace rear camera. Always serviced at Mercedes which isn’t cheap. Runs very nicely with plenty of power, without the torque of a turbo thank you. Body styling does not look dated to me. I’m not a fan of tablet style nav screens in later models, nor do I like digital dashboard dials. This baby is definitely a keeper.
I think the best C Class model is the C350 built from 2009 - 2011 with 272 HP, a pure naturally aspirated car. A car without difficulties and without a high-pressure pump - simply brilliant. But unfortunately there are not many left.
Curious why you suggest checking the ESL is working. It is a weakness in the W204 and many owners replace it with a Simulator, or detach it to avoid a possible "lock up" when the crappy motor fails. So disabling the lock action is common. Some insurance companies will sadly reject theift claims but may not necessarily check.
It locked me out, and I got a simulator that broke after 2 years. From there, I fitted another ESL, which the guy 'rated' for some 500k cycles. I'm at 211000km, and if all goes well, the ESL should last the remaining life of the car.
I lost a few weeks of use because the steering lock failed in the locked position! It was to cost about £2,000 to fix at MB! WOW!. I fixed it myself and fitted an EMULATOR!...Sorted!....Me77 Ex Royal Navy and Retired Truck Mechanic. and LGV Driver. LA5 Warton Lancs UK
I've also had a sensor changed when the aircon stopped working and the engine fan would turn on after a cold start. I've just changed the headlight switch component as the side lights kept remaining on after I turned them off, draining the battery and I noticed that when I pushed on the switch it would turn the side light on/off, on the driver side.
Thank for the video. I found it very informative. I have Mercedes c250, 2011 w204. I’m having a lot of issues 1- the fuel tank leak if I fill it above half! 2- injector, I have OM651 with Delphi ECU non return injector with led me for several changes of injectors each time it fails; are they reparable? I would like to know if some can help with this. 3- the AC compressor doesn’t work and it cost a lot to repair! Is it reparable, for the records I did test it at garage and it not turning mains dead, they said? 4- oil leak recently I’m checking oil level at least once a week and I’m adding oil each time. I would glad if someone can give some solutions to my issues. Thanks
Im in the market for another car and ive been eyeing the 2012 250cdi 2.1l diesel and the bmw 525 and 530 with the 3.0l diesel and i just cant decide. Ive little experience with mercedes and bmw since ive been driving a volvo for the last 10 years but i find the xc60 that i drive currently to be very uncomfortable.
I have recently bought a W204 C200 gasoline from 2012, CGI, M271, 184HP, i can even reach 5.8l/100km ! i can do 900 km and even a bit more with one full tank. Another interresting thing with this model, there are no EGR vavle and no particulate filter which is good for the engine health, completly satisfy of this car !
@@overland1204in my opinion the pre facelift is not a good option, inside the car it looks really old especialy with the old display and it s not turbo it s compressor
Engine-wise: get yourself a pre-facelift diesel om646 (you’re twice golden getting it with 5g tronic) and you’d easily get to 300kkm even with 15kkm oil changes. This one is probably one of the last merc diesels which was built to last. om651 is good enough as well (I personally did 200kkm on one) but it’s a new gen thing, more tender and not as bulletproof as om611/646 (which are almost twins). Though om651 delivers a slightly better fuel economy. It’s up to you, my personal choice is the good old stuff ;)
Gearbox info is incorrect. My W204 has a 5 speed automatic. I don't think there's a 6 speed auto. It's either 5 speed or 7 speed for the auto box, I think.
I'm sure your correct as my wife has a 2008 220cdi estate with a 5speed auto box. Still love the car though. Enough power for daily running and quite frugal. Also very comfortable.
Bring to a shop serving Mercedes cars and have it inspected before buying. Lower and thrust arma would likely have worn rubber. Engine & transmission mounting. Buy an engine dip stick of 600mm from tge tip to stopper. Dip & top engine oil to max mark before running engine. After starting wait 10 minutefor engine to warm up. Dip again and engine oil level should 5 to 8mm at the tip with engine at idling rpm. Buy a dashboard mounted OBD2. Engine at hot idling idling & AC full blast you should be 750rpm, MAP at -7.4psi, MAF at 5.7g per second, throttle body at +15% open etc etc. On highway have 3 person on board look for hilly area at set to auto cruise at 3000rpm. When supercharger comes on it should be having +7.5psi by MAP and not less than 62g/second by MAF and throttle body above 50% open.
@TheL3lu I was allowed to use a year 2006 E200k for few weeks before buying it nearly 3 years ago. It had done 187k km at that point. If you are doubting the 87,000km on the odometer only a very advanced OBD2 in a Mercedes capable workshop can check if it is not being manipulated. Check this out before further doing a pre-purchase inspection by the same shop. If it is actually above 150,000km then the timing chain & cam adjustor sprocket is likely is partly worn even if there is no rattling chain noise. The shop should pay attention to the rear steel subframe corrosion. Mine is an aluminium subframe without corrosion. If your wanted car is or had been used in winter & salted road and not coated with Fluid Film then pay attention. If the bottom of the car is coated with black tar is a no no as it hides corrosion damages. If the car drives with a slight tire shake at 100 to 120km/hr with old tires it could be tire out of roundness. At a real 87,000km your wanted car had done only 5000km per year. Could be a real gem if it had a yearly oil change. How much are you gettingit for?. I myself am looking at a 2013 C-200 CGI. Good luck. Prompt me after you buy your wanted car.
I got one exact same with the same milage and the guy had put in 3k on changing the rear subframe last year. I heard linseed oil is decent for keeping it basic as anti rust?
It would depend what you are using it for . If you’re looking for a commuter which you’re going to do high mileage, I’d opt for the diesel. Very fuel efficient and quiet on the open road . If you’re mostly running around local trips and a bit of travel over weekends, I’d opt for the petrol. Smoother , quieter and more refined.
... my 2008 C320CDI Avantgarde 7G Trans uses 14.7L/100KM, always has for it's 80K KM life, no idea where these fuel economy numbers are calculated, (cough, cough *dieselgate*) maybe at 150KM/HR and 2K RPM in 7th gear, seems to be where best mileage is achieved, hard to do on surface streets... LOL. Regardless, to me still the best looking C class, musculine when placed in sports mode, reminds me of a 70s muscle car! Wouldn't trade it for any other, especially the newer ones that look like a squashed VW bug and seem to be all plastic.
I think the best C Class model is the C350 built from 2009 - 2011 with 272 HP, a pure naturally aspirated car. A car without difficulties and without a high-pressure pump - simply brilliant. But unfortunately there are not many left.
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I purchased a 2013 AMG Sports plus W204 CDI 2.1 Twin turbo intercooled model 5 years ago she had 70000 kilometres when purchased I have done 120000 kilometres or about 75000 miles in her since purchased I have also been a bit lazy with servicing and have gone over due dates and kilometres on a few occasions and I have not had a single issue or problem also trim still perfect and paint still fine due to being exceptional quality. I will never sell this car even after I upgrade to a new C class later this year I will keep this one I have fallen in love with its beauty efficiency and reliability. And in my opinion they are the best looking C class ever produced over 10 years old and still looks modern and turns heads. I will be a Mercedes Benz person for the rest of my life now because of this car.
The best model ever, not sure about the models after w204. But facelift w204 still turns looks
@@ezramale3270 i totally agree , Mercedes Benz absolutely nailed it with the W204 they are such a beautiful car.
Indeed 😂😂😂 same here, W204, 2013 C250 AMG.there will never divorce words btween us😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I bought mine w204, 2012, 220cdi om651 couple of years ago did more than 20000 miles in it. Including a very long road trip of 4000 miles in a week. Never let me down, the car has now 89000miles. Apart from changing all the filters and oil, I had one bad abs sensor which I replaced for 90£. I did replace the chain tensioner as a preventive measure for the new upgraded version and my rear led tail lights started to play up, the connectors were burnt and the circuit board which is holding the bulbs, replaced both for 50£ easy job. I drove a variety of cars and changed cars frequently but now I do not know how to replace this car, I just love it. The looks, comfort, reliabilty, efficiency and feeling of premium it is all on point. No unnecessery screens, touch pads, sensors. It has all a driver can wish for.
To me this is probably the most attractive C-Class. The lines are just so good. At 1:23 you can see how clear and clean they are and the edgy and boxy look works perfectly for the standard and AMG models.
Bought a black 2013 C300 Luxury model new in Aug 2012. Naturally aspirated 6 banger with 248 horsepower. Don’t drive much so only 53K miles. Got rid of the Continental tires early after two had sidewall bubbles; replaced with Michelins. Mercedes did replace rear camera. Always serviced at Mercedes which isn’t cheap. Runs very nicely with plenty of power, without the torque of a turbo thank you. Body styling does not look dated to me. I’m not a fan of tablet style nav screens in later models, nor do I like digital dashboard dials. This baby is definitely a keeper.
Owned 2013 w204, C250 AMG,and i dont need other cars/brands anymore 😂😂. Love this car very much
Same here have had mine for 4 years now.
I'm desperately looking for this exact spec. Sadly they're relatively hard to find with low mileage and in good condition.
@@frage-zeichen happy hunting...,the owners keep it safe,even when they not use it often.
A friend has a c220 coupé, just clocked over 500,000km and still going strong.
Petrol right?
I've got a 2011 c180 estate in metalic black... definietely underpowered... but such a pretty looking car. i love it
I think the best C Class model is the C350 built from 2009 - 2011 with 272 HP, a pure naturally aspirated car. A car without difficulties and without a high-pressure pump - simply brilliant. But unfortunately there are not many left.
3.5 ама 306кс!това е най-добре мотор.272 кс. страда от баланса на вала
There is a 2013 c350 near me for 13k at 110k miles no issues reported and routine maintenance done might grab
Did you make the move? If so how’s the ownership?
@@khaymack I did t I’m sorry
@@Whaddle31seriously dude? wow i’m disgusted
Curious why you suggest checking the ESL is working. It is a weakness in the W204 and many owners replace it with a Simulator, or detach it to avoid a possible "lock up" when the crappy motor fails. So disabling the lock action is common.
Some insurance companies will sadly reject theift claims but may not necessarily check.
It locked me out, and I got a simulator that broke after 2 years. From there, I fitted another ESL, which the guy 'rated' for some 500k cycles. I'm at 211000km, and if all goes well, the ESL should last the remaining life of the car.
I lost a few weeks of use because the steering lock failed in the locked position! It was to cost about £2,000 to fix at MB! WOW!. I fixed it myself and fitted an EMULATOR!...Sorted!....Me77 Ex Royal Navy and Retired Truck Mechanic. and LGV Driver. LA5 Warton Lancs UK
I love my 2011 w204
2007 W204 here same
Same year C250 excellent reliable companion
I own a 2008 w204 c280 and I’ve had to have the steering lock replaced with an emulator. Upon researching the issue it’s a common fault of the car.
I've also had a sensor changed when the aircon stopped working and the engine fan would turn on after a cold start. I've just changed the headlight switch component as the side lights kept remaining on after I turned them off, draining the battery and I noticed that when I pushed on the switch it would turn the side light on/off, on the driver side.
Mine c200 driven over 250000km , still going strong only normal wear and tear parts replacement
What year please, I'm about to get a 2012 c200 and I want to be sure it's a tank
@@ayogujoshua007 I have 2008 c220 with 270000km works amazing no problem at all
I bought the amg sport in Australia put 130,000 km on it and it loves the highway sometimes only using 3 liters per 100kms
i have a c280 - 09 and i love it
I have an 08 c280 saloon, my 1 issue is the mpg, currently on 24 mpg and my best is 25 :(
it comes in manual, im looking for a 6cyl car manual, c280, c300 bmw 325 e92 or audi a5 v6?? What do u recomend me for daily drive and “fun” car
How many miles would be perfect?? Any range
Thank for the video. I found it very informative. I have Mercedes c250, 2011 w204. I’m having a lot of issues
1- the fuel tank leak if I fill it above half!
2- injector, I have OM651 with Delphi ECU non return injector with led me for several changes of injectors each time it fails; are they reparable? I would like to know if some can help with this.
3- the AC compressor doesn’t work and it cost a lot to repair! Is it reparable, for the records I did test it at garage and it not turning mains dead, they said?
4- oil leak recently I’m checking oil level at least once a week and I’m adding oil each time.
I would glad if someone can give some solutions to my issues.
Thanks
Im in the market for another car and ive been eyeing the 2012 250cdi 2.1l diesel and the bmw 525 and 530 with the 3.0l diesel and i just cant decide.
Ive little experience with mercedes and bmw since ive been driving a volvo for the last 10 years but i find the xc60 that i drive currently to be very uncomfortable.
I have recently bought a W204 C200 gasoline from 2012, CGI, M271, 184HP, i can even reach 5.8l/100km ! i can do 900 km and even a bit more with one full tank. Another interresting thing with this model, there are no EGR vavle and no particulate filter which is good for the engine health, completly satisfy of this car !
im also looking to buy a W204 C200, is the Pre-Facelift better and does it use the same engine?
@@overland1204in my opinion the pre facelift is not a good option, inside the car it looks really old especialy with the old display and it s not turbo it s compressor
I have a 2008 c280 elegance and I love it to death
Engine-wise: get yourself a pre-facelift diesel om646 (you’re twice golden getting it with 5g tronic) and you’d easily get to 300kkm even with 15kkm oil changes. This one is probably one of the last merc diesels which was built to last. om651 is good enough as well (I personally did 200kkm on one) but it’s a new gen thing, more tender and not as bulletproof as om611/646 (which are almost twins). Though om651 delivers a slightly better fuel economy. It’s up to you, my personal choice is the good old stuff ;)
I've got a 2008 w204 C220 CDI, is it Om651? at 175kkm atm, one of the most fuel efficient cars ever
@@marvinwilliams7938 for a 2008 it’s more likely to have om646
@marvinwilliams7938 it's easy to know, if your oil caip is in the back on the left its the 646, if it's in the middle it's the 651
Gearbox info is incorrect. My W204 has a 5 speed automatic. I don't think there's a 6 speed auto. It's either 5 speed or 7 speed for the auto box, I think.
I'm sure your correct as my wife has a 2008 220cdi estate with a 5speed auto box. Still love the car though. Enough power for daily running and quite frugal. Also very comfortable.
Correct on both counts, my 2010 and 2011 W204 C220CDI motors both have the 5spd auto.
What is 2 terabytes of computing power?
Im about to buy a -2007 c200 with only 87 000kms driven. Main issues or warnings before buying? Thanks for the video!
Bring to a shop serving Mercedes cars and have it inspected before buying. Lower and thrust arma would likely have worn rubber. Engine & transmission mounting. Buy an engine dip stick of 600mm from tge tip to stopper. Dip & top engine oil to max mark before running engine. After starting wait 10 minutefor engine to warm up. Dip again and engine oil level should 5 to 8mm at the tip with engine at idling rpm. Buy a dashboard mounted OBD2. Engine at hot idling idling & AC full blast you should be 750rpm, MAP at -7.4psi, MAF at 5.7g per second, throttle body at +15% open etc etc.
On highway have 3 person on board look for hilly area at set to auto cruise at 3000rpm. When supercharger comes on it should be having +7.5psi by MAP and not less than 62g/second by MAF and throttle body above 50% open.
@whlawson5812 Awesome. Thank you!
@TheL3lu I was allowed to use a year 2006 E200k for few weeks before buying it nearly 3 years ago. It had done 187k km at that point. If you are doubting the 87,000km on the odometer only a very advanced OBD2 in a Mercedes capable workshop can check if it is not being manipulated. Check this out before further doing a pre-purchase inspection by the same shop. If it is actually above 150,000km then the timing chain & cam adjustor sprocket is likely is partly worn even if there is no rattling chain noise. The shop should pay attention to the rear steel subframe corrosion. Mine is an aluminium subframe without corrosion. If your wanted car is or had been used in winter & salted road and not coated with Fluid Film then pay attention. If the bottom of the car is coated with black tar is a no no as it hides corrosion damages. If the car drives with a slight tire shake at 100 to 120km/hr with old tires it could be tire out of roundness. At a real 87,000km your wanted car had done only 5000km per year. Could be a real gem if it had a yearly oil change. How much are you gettingit for?. I myself am looking at a 2013 C-200 CGI. Good luck. Prompt me after you buy your wanted car.
I got one exact same with the same milage and the guy had put in 3k on changing the rear subframe last year. I heard linseed oil is decent for keeping it basic as anti rust?
Was that some footage of the brynamman mountain near the start?
Opinion of C200 CGI 184 HP 2011 and C220 CDI 170 HP, both BlueEFFICIENCY - and which one is better?
It would depend what you are using it for .
If you’re looking for a commuter which you’re going to do high mileage, I’d opt for the diesel. Very fuel efficient and quiet on the open road .
If you’re mostly running around local trips and a bit of travel over weekends, I’d opt for the petrol.
Smoother , quieter and more refined.
I don't think the W204 came with a 6 speed auto. They came with a 5 speed automatic (5G-Tronic)
is there anyone that has the c230??
11:30 So sometimes deleting the fault code really isn't the solution 😂😵
Only sometimes 😁
... my 2008 C320CDI Avantgarde 7G Trans uses 14.7L/100KM, always has for it's 80K KM life, no idea where these fuel economy numbers are calculated, (cough, cough *dieselgate*) maybe at 150KM/HR and 2K RPM in 7th gear, seems to be where best mileage is achieved, hard to do on surface streets... LOL. Regardless, to me still the best looking C class, musculine when placed in sports mode, reminds me of a 70s muscle car! Wouldn't trade it for any other, especially the newer ones that look like a squashed VW bug and seem to be all plastic.
15l per 100km is just insane. It should literally be half of that. So something is wrong here.
@@andrazlogar861 my w204 c200k 5G Tronic uses about 12L/100km in the city.
breaking subframe in the back
A gorman zinglefingen😂😂😂
Mercedes...its no Mazda.
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I don't like w204 model
u just a hater lol
And?
Don't buy a used c class
Why? 🤔🚕
I think the best C Class model is the C350 built from 2009 - 2011 with 272 HP, a pure naturally aspirated car. A car without difficulties and without a high-pressure pump - simply brilliant. But unfortunately there are not many left.
@dit.p2598 It has 268hp ( which is 272PS)
Brilliant motor indeed.
How about a 2013 C350?
Are we talking CGI?
@@andrazlogar861 never ever CGI
306кс с350 2012❤ мн по-добър двигател...