AdBlue / SCR faults
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace NOx sensor or doser
€300–1,000
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
2016–2023
6
engines covered
9
known faults
104,284
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
105
official recalls
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) was built from 2016 to 2023.
For this generation we cover 6 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Timing chain stretch: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €1,500–3,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (10.3 %), suspension (2.5 %), lights, wipers and visibility (2.4 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: tyres and wheels. It fails less often than average on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · MB 229.52 / 229.71 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.1 CDI (Mercedes OM651) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · MB 229.51 / 229.52 · ~6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0 CDI V6 (Mercedes OM642) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · MB 229.51 · ~8.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.9 d inline-six (Mercedes OM656) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · MB 229.52 / 229.71 · ~7.5–8.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M274) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · MB 229.5 · ~5.8 L · every 15,000 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
2.0 d (Mercedes OM654)
2.1 CDI (Mercedes OM651)
Piezo injectors (2009–2011)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rough running, knocking, no-start
Fix: Replace injectors (check campaign)
€1,000–2,500
Timing chain stretch
usually 200,000–280,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Correlation codes, rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€1,200–2,200
EGR / DPF
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
3.0 CDI V6 (Mercedes OM642)
Oil cooler seals (engine valley)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · High risk
Signs: Oil leak at the back of the engine / bellhousing
Fix: Reseal the oil cooler (intake off)
€1,000–2,000
Intake swirl flaps / actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Engine light, limp mode
Fix: Replace manifold or actuator
€600–1,500
EGR / DPF
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€400–1,800
2.9 d inline-six (Mercedes OM656)
No typical faults on record.
1.6 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M274)
Camshaft adjuster solenoid oil leak
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil in the wiring plug, check-engine light
Fix: Replace solenoids, check the harness
€200–500
Timing chain stretch
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Cold-start rattle
Fix: Replace chain and adjusters
€1,500–3,000
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
5G / 7G / 9G-Tronic
Conductor plate / speed sensor (5G / 7G-Tronic)
usually 100,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Stuck in gear, limp mode, harsh shifts
Fix: Replace the conductor plate; fluid every 60–100,000 km
€500–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 d (Mercedes OM654) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| 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 |
| 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: 104,284 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.6 % | 1.6 % | 2.1 % | 1.9 % | 1.8 % | 2.1 % |
| Suspension | 0.6 % | 2.5 % | 3.4 % | 3.5 % | 2.9 % | 3.9 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 9.8 % | 10.3 % | 9.7 % | 8.7 % | 6.7 % | 7.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 1.8 % | 2.4 % | 3.0 % | 2.8 % | 2.9 % | 2.6 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 0.3 % | 0.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.4 % | 1.2 % | 2.3 % | 2.8 % | 2.8 % | 2.7 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 191 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (105). 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.
- Engine / loss of power Coolant pump control software23/06/2026 · R/2026/201
- Fire risk SRPC2419 Misfire Detection M26404/12/2024 · R/2024/474
- Electronics / software SRPC2414 - Function Cross Traffic Alert20/11/2024 · R/2024/398
- Electronics / software SRPC2417 - Function Cross Traffic Alert20/11/2024 · R/2024/399
- Gearbox SRPC2409 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector24/10/2024 · R/2024/305
- Gearbox SRPC2412 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector24/10/2024 · R/2024/307
- Suspension / axles SRPC2406 - Routing of transmission wiring harness17/04/2024 · R/2024/174
- Engine / loss of power SRPC2401 - System protection25/03/2024 · R/2024/130
The other recalls (97) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) 2002–2009Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) 2009–2016
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. 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 07/10/2026