Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2.0 Diesel Automatic W213. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
May have no obvious symptoms before an MOT, but some cars develop rear-end knocks, vague tracking, or visible heavy rust underneath.
This usually needs the car raised for a proper underside assessment and can be missed on a normal viewing.
£3,000
Jerky pull-away, thumps on downshifts, delayed upshifts, or a vibration at light throttle around town or at 50-60mph.
Drive gently in traffic speeds, then cruise lightly at 50-60mph and let it shift on its own.
£1,500
Coolant level dropping, engine light, rough running, hesitation, or a hot chemical smell from the engine bay.
Drive until fully warm, then stop and let the engine idle for a minute before switching off.
£900
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2.0 Diesel Automatic W213, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually