Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247)
2018–now
4
engines covered
10
known faults
13,291
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
19
official recalls
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The Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247) has been built since 2018.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 10 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearing wear: it usually appears at 180,000–280,000 km and costs €1,500–3,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (4.3 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.7 %), brakes (0.6 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · Renault RN17 / MB 229.5 · ~4.8 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · MB 229.52 / 229.71 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo | 5W-30 · Renault RN0720 (DPF) / RN0710 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.5 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M260 / M264) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · MB 229.71 / 229.5 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
2.0 d (Mercedes OM654)
AdBlue / SCR faults
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace NOx sensor or doser
€300–1,000
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Injector wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, smoke
Fix: Replace injectors
€600–1,400
Crankshaft bearing wear
usually 180,000–280,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knock under load; worse on older engines
Fix: Keep oil changes at 10,000 km
€1,500–3,000
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€250–1,200
1.5 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M260 / M264)
48V belt starter-generator
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Start-stop faults, 48V warning
Fix: Replace RSG unit
€700–1,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
7G-DCT (A / B / CLA / GLA)
7G-DCT jerky low-speed shifts / mechatronic
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Jerks in traffic, delayed engagement
Fix: Software update; fluid change; mechatronic
€200–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 13,291 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.6 % | 1.7 % | 2.7 % |
| Suspension | 0.4 % | 1.1 % | 1.5 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.3 % | 7.6 % | 8.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 2.7 % | 4.8 % | 7.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.6 % | 1.2 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 7,192 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 | 6–8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.5 % | 0.5 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.6 % | 10.6 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 3.3 % | 5.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % | 0.3 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 205,736, of which 594 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 100 kW (136 hp) · Petrol | 18.4 % | 2019–2024 | 142 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654)2.0 (1,950 cm³) · 110 kW (150 hp) · Diesel | 16.2 % | 2019–2025 | 135 g/km | 5.2 L |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 120 kW (163 hp) · Petrol | 12.1 % | 2019–2025 | 143 g/km | 6.3 L |
| 1.5 dCi (K9K)1.5 (1,461 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Diesel | 12.0 % | 2019–2021 | 124 g/km | 4.6 L |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 120 kW (163 hp) · Hybrid | 8.6 % | 2019–2025 | 98 g/km | 4.3 L |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 118 kW (160 hp) · Hybrid | 8.0 % | 2019–2025 | 25 g/km | 1.1 L |
| 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654)2.0 (1,950 cm³) · 85 kW (116 hp) · Diesel | 6.7 % | 2019–2025 | 136 g/km | 5.2 L |
| 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282)1.3 (1,332 cm³) · 100 kW (136 hp) · Hybrid | 5.4 % | 2022–2025 | 138 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 1.5 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M260 / M264)2.0 (1,991 cm³) · 140 kW (190 hp) · Petrol | 2.7 % | 2019–2022 | 170 g/km | 7.4 L |
| 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654)2.0 (1,950 cm³) · 140 kW (190 hp) · Diesel | 2.5 % | 2019–2025 | 137 g/km | 5.3 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (19). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Steering SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software06/05/2024 · R/2024/166
- Other The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications29/11/2021 · R/2021/376
- Other The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications13/05/2021 · R/2021/110
- Other The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications11/05/2021 · R/2021/120
- Other The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications10/05/2021 · R/2021/111
- Other The emergency call system might not meet specifications05/05/2021 · R/2021/133
- Other The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications05/05/2021 · R/2021/131
- Other The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications05/05/2021 · R/2021/134
The other recalls (11) are listed in the app.
Common questions
Does the Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5H / M282): chain; 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654): chain; 1.5 dCi (K9K): belt · 120,000 km / every 72 mo; 1.5 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M260 / M264): chain.
What are the known problems with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247)?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearing wear (180,000–280,000 km, €1,500–3,000); 7G-DCT jerky low-speed shifts / mechatronic (60,000–160,000 km, €200–2,000); catalytic converter (180,000–260,000 km, €500–1,500); 48V belt starter-generator (60,000–160,000 km, €700–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (4.3 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.7 %), brakes (0.6 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility.
What should you check when buying a used Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (19 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: knock under load; jerks in traffic, delayed engagement. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245) 2005–2011Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246) 2011–2018
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2014–2021Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) 2016–2023Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) 2018–Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253) 2015–2022Renault Captur I 2013–2019Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Renault Kadjar 2015–2022
Other Mercedes-Benz models
Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) 2018–2023Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (907 / 910) 2018–Mercedes-Benz CLA (C118) 2019–Mercedes-Benz EQC (N293) 2019–2024Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) 2019–Mercedes-Benz GLE (V167) 2019–Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) 2019–Mercedes-Benz X-Class 2017–2020Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) 2020–Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) 2020–
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