Mercedes C class Diesel 7 years old Blown Engine

[Mukka3]

Hi I have just experienced my 7 year old Mercedes C class with only 57,000 miles on the clock blowing the engine apart with absolutely no warning whilst in the fast lane of the M3.

I had intended to keep the car for another 5 years at least and have had it serviced every year so has been a mighty surprise that the engine would blow up with no warning.

I have spoken to Mercedes and they have helpfully advised this is wear and tear so tough luck not the response I expected from a supposedly premium brand!

The cost of replacing the engine is not viable so have sold it for salvage and am seriously out of pocket.

Just wanted to know if this is a common problem or was I just unlucky?

Needless to say will never buy a Mercedes ever again but they do not seem bothered

Any comments or views greatfully received
Cheers
Stuart

[Mukka3]

Hi thanks for the various comments and just to confirm the engine was the 220 diesel.

I am the second owner and bought the car from Mercedes at a year old with it being serviced every year for the first 4 years at Mercedes.

Have been advised the timing chain broke and this resulted in the engine blowing up.

Agree that I am not a regular customer of Mercedes and am sure they will have others that will buy cars in the future.

Just unlucky really and have to put this down to experience but will never buy another Mercedes .
The positive parts of this experience Green flag recovery brilliant and the salvage company excellent
Thanks for your comments it is much appreciated

[Mukka3]

Thanks for this and was totally unaware of this when I bought the car.
Good to know Thanks a lot Stuart

[Mukka3]

Thanks for your comments and your point of view but would be helpful if you actually read my first post stating the car has been serviced every year at either Mercedes or a local specialist of 40 years.

All I am saying is that I expect more from Mercedes as a premium brand and major components not to fail if the car is serviced regularly.

I have had more reliable Fiat Uno’s /Jeep Cherokee and crap Audi A6 than this car which cost considerably more to purchase and run.

I agree I am not a money stream to Mercedes and as a customer will spend my money elsewhere on more reliable cars in my view the prestige brand of Mercedes is fading fast.