9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,730
- Average Mileage:
- 51,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- repaired engine (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace timing chain and tensioners (1 reports)
Rattling noise at cold startup for about 2-5min on my MB c250....
- Bammeke K., Kwara, Nigeria
Bought my 2012 C250 from Mercedes dealership with only 45k miles on it. On cold start engine would make rattle noise that lasted 3-4 seconds and stop. Took it to certified Mercedes mechanic and diagnosis came back with cam shaft adjuster failure. Paid $3,950 in repairs. This is absolutely ridiculous and poor quality on the part of Mercedes Benz. Are there any class action lawsuits for this.
- David O., Fairfield, US
I bought a C250 2012 in March 2013 with 15,000 miles on it. I was told I had a 100,000 mile warranty for the cpo vehicle. I also purchased the 3 YEAR MAINTENANCE PLAN for $700. I payed off the car in full. I am a stay at home mom of 4 so I ONLY HAVE 50,000 MILES ON IT. About 6 weeks ago I noticed a rattling noise when I start it in the morning to take my son to school. I thought it was just the chilly weather since its mostly sunny in florida but had been a bit cold in the beginning of the year. After a few weeks the sound didnt go away. Mind you, I only drive to my sons pre school and back daily which is accross the street and to the grocery once a week also accross the street so it didnt seem urgent. Yesterday on March 29 I took the vehicle to the dealer and they said my warranty expired in February and it will cost around $5,500 to fix!!!! Mary at mercedes benz coconut creek florida said they have to take the engine out of the car and basically replace many components of the engine. I am totally appauled!!! Obviously with children I am not driving like fast and the furious and I JUST HAD THE MAINTENANCE DONE THERE 5000 MILES AGO!! I bought a mercedes for the reliability and now they are charging me as if the engine has blown on a 20 year old junk vehicle! Obviously this is a MANUFACTURER DEFECT as I have seen on numerous sites this common problem on the vehicle at the 50k mile mark which is mainly the cam shaft. LAWYERS TAKE NOTE!!!
- dee ace, Coconut Creek, US
2012 C250. Bought new, garage kept. 8 years old, 32k milkes. Engine rattle on start. Estimate of $4300.00+ to replace Timing Chain and tensioners. Very disappointed. There is a California Lawyer soliciting people who own this not so fine Automobile for class action lawsuit.
- lawnmowerman, Weatherford, US