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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) Problems by Year

A hugely significant 1990s UK executive car, often bought now as a cheap diesel or petrol cruiser. The big story is corrosion, but automatic gearbox electronics and spring-perch integrity also matter on surviving cars.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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1996–20022 issues19951 issue

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Buying Tips for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)

  • ✓Inspect the spring perches, jacking points, arches and rear subframe area rather than trusting shiny paint.
  • ✓Automatic cars should shift smoothly when hot because conductor-plate faults are not rare on ageing 722.6 gearboxes.
  • ✓Check for damp in the boot and cabin because water ingress can create odd electrical faults.
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