Mercedes Benz Problems

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The Latest Mercedes Benz Problems
Starts but can’t drive it

When cold outside my car starts but these faults coming up on dash board: run flat indicator inoperative,ABS and SRS inoperative,Cruise control and speed tronic inoperative,PRE-SAFE inoperative, restrain system inoperative,parking guidance ...

2012 Mercedes Benz C Class 2.2 tdi
Posted: Nov 8, 2019
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Engine and electrics cut out intermittently when stationary

bought car 10 days ago and runs beautifully. However, over the last 5 days or so for a total of perhaps 15 times the engine and electrics just stop completely with no warning when I come to a stop at lights or roundabout. I need to turn key...

2012 Mercedes Benz C Class CDI220
Posted: Nov 6, 2019
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Holes and fracture to rear subframe

Had the car from new always been serviced and maintained by Mercedes car has done 85,000 and looks like it has just come out of the showroom. Recently took it in for its yearly service and MOT was most surprised to be told the rear subframe...

2007 Mercedes Benz C Class 280
Posted: Nov 4, 2019
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Ignition issues

Intermittent problem when starting my Vito. The engine clicks (as if the battery is flat) Had the battery checked, its fine. Changed the starter motor. It can go days starting 1st turn of the key and then it can take 5 or 6 times to sta...

2008 Mercedes Benz Viano Vito
Posted: Aug 11, 2019
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Engine Noise

Noise on cold start up, sounds like tappets, lasts a few seconds then clears. No further issue until again starting from cold usually after standing overnight! Mileage 77500

2011 Mercedes Benz ML 350 Sport CDI Blueefficiency
Posted: Aug 10, 2019
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Mirror repeater

n/s electric folding mirror cluster light comes on would ineed anew mirror repeater indicater lamp can you help please

2011 Mercedes Benz B Class hatchback1.9 manual
Posted: May 8, 2019
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Running hotter than normal

Engine temp runs higher that it normal does but not over heating

2014 Mercedes Benz C Class 2.0 petrol auto
Posted: Apr 27, 2019
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Electric folding mirrors

n/s door mirror lamp flashes on dashboard can you help please regards a.r.hughes

2015 Mercedes Benz B Class 180manual
Posted: Apr 26, 2019
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Reversing switch

all elecs ok new switch fitted reverse lights stopping on

2011 Mercedes Benz A Class 1500
Posted: Mar 18, 2019
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Windscreen Wipers

There is always a 2 minute delay before the wiper blades com on, tho 2 minus does not sound like a long time this can be embarrassing if you in a garage when people are waiting behind you and you cannot pull off because it is raining heavi...

2014 Mercedes Benz SLK
Posted: Dec 5, 2018
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Gear not changing

Car delays in engaging to the Gear to move the car and remains in the first gear, engine running at high speed and making much noise, but car moving slowly

2001 Mercedes Benz C Class Auto
Posted: Nov 24, 2018
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Gear not changing

When the gear lever is engaged to drive is takes time to respond and it will remain in the first gear it refused to shift to the next gear

2001 Mercedes Benz A Class Auto
Posted: Nov 24, 2018
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Reserve Fuel Light on and Needle at Zero

The tank is about quarter full, but the warning lights are showing as reserve fuel and empty. Does this indicate some sort of sensor or sender problem? The car is still running but worried it will send messages to the engine to cut fuel an...

2010 Mercedes Benz A Class 180 Classic SE CDI
Posted: Sep 7, 2018
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Disscharging battery and battery light on but not alternator

car discharging battery and battery light on but problem is not alternator

2006 Mercedes Benz C Class 2.1 cdi auto
Posted: Aug 11, 2018
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Speed limited to 33mph

Whilst driving normally with no problems the car suddenly lost power and would not drive above about 33mph independent of which gear was selected or depression of the accelerator pedal. Up to that speed the car would drive absolutely normal...

2006 Mercedes Benz A Class 1.7 Avantgarde SE Manual 3Door
Posted: Jul 7, 2018
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Brakes makes annoying noise when apply.

The problem is the battery drain everyday and the brakes make a annoying noise when applied, the brakes are good, so is the brake pads, less then six months repaired, but the dash lights are flashing and the brakes are making weird noise wh...

1989 Mercedes Benz A Class 560SEC
Posted: May 22, 2018
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Fuel flap

The fuel flap won't open. Tried just about everything, but still won't open. Have enough fuel for now, but won't last long.

2013 Mercedes Benz B Class
Posted: May 13, 2018
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2001

Engine cuts out when pressure released from the accellarator

2000 Mercedes Benz C Class 320c
Posted: May 2, 2018
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Vehicle Noise

When either parked and/or driving the vehicle has intermittently emitted a high pitched whistling/screeching noise. Recently the sound has occurred whilst the vehicle is stationery with engine off in the garage and has stopped when I have s...

1999 Mercedes Benz C Class Elegance
Posted: Apr 2, 2018
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Will not start

all lights work, car locks and unlocks but when key inserted there is nothing, no ignition lights just dead but the battery is OK

2008 Mercedes Benz C Class 200 kompressor sport
Posted: Mar 23, 2018
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