Injector seals / injectors
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Ticking, smoke, rough idle
Fix: Replace seals or injectors
€300–1,200
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 CDI (Mercedes OM640, A / B-Class)
Diesel · 1,991 cm³ · 60–103 kW
2
model generations
3
known faults
102,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 2 model generations, among them: Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169), Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245).
The most expensive known risk is EGR valve / DPF: it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,991 cm³ |
| Power | 60–103 kW |
| Years | 2004–2012 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · MB 229.51 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | OM640 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
EGR valve / DPF
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power
Fix: Replace actuator / turbo
€400–1,200
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 2004–2012Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245) 2005–2011
Common questions
Does the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 CDI (Mercedes OM640, A / B-Class) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 CDI (Mercedes OM640, A / B-Class) engine take?
5W-30 · MB 229.51 · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 CDI (Mercedes OM640, A / B-Class) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR valve / DPF (100,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); injector seals / injectors (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,200); turbo actuator (120,000–220,000 km, €400–1,200).
Which cars have the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 CDI (Mercedes OM640, A / B-Class) engine?
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169), Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245).
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026