Mercedes C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY estate - Common issues?
Mercedes C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY estate - Common issues?
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sheffdave

Original Poster:

16 posts

179 months

Sunday 24th April 2016
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Hi guys,

I'm thinking about purchasing a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class 3.0 C350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY estate (I hear that since 2012 there were certain improvements?)

Are there are common faults / issues that I should be wary of?

many thanks!
Dave

H.7

154 posts

268 months

Sunday 24th April 2016
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I bought one last September (12 plate, 42k miles). No major issues over the 10k miles I've done since, only minor niggle is the parking brake is next to useless. I've had it lubricated and freed up, but it's still not good. Other than that, I've been very impressed and get around 35-41mpg, depending on roads.

senninha2

133 posts

205 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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Hi,

I have a 2010 model, now at 102k and despite being warranted it simply won't go wrong!

I've not had any of the above issues but regular C class niggles (this is my 2nd), mirrors have a habit of squealing when closing/ opening, front side lights are prone to bulb failure and depending on the style of alloy fitted, Mercedes rims are prone to lacquer lifting resulting in a Refurb or if in warranty you may get a replace,net set FoC.

If you get one with command make sure it's had the updates completed.

Great car, lovely engine and becoming hard to find

HTH