Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2.1 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 advisory or a sudden clonk, rear-end instability, or uneven wheel alignment.
This usually needs the car raised for a proper underside assessment.
£2,400
A short metallic rattle for the first seconds after a cold start, sometimes followed later by rough running or an engine warning light.
Start the engine from fully cold after it has been left overnight.
£2,000
Coolant level dropping between services, pink residue around the front of the engine, or a coolant warning after a drive.
Warm the car fully, park it, then leave it idling briefly before switching off.
£650
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2.1 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