Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.0 Diesel Automatic W213. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Engine warning light, emissions warning, AdBlue messages, or a restart countdown despite the tank being filled.
Start the car from cold, let it idle, then drive until fully warm and cycle through the trip computer warnings.
£2,200
Jerky pull-away, awkward low-speed shifts, hesitation, or a thump when selecting drive or moving through town.
Drive gently in traffic speeds, ease on and off the throttle, and let it creep from a stop several times.
£1,200
Vibration through the steering wheel or body when slowing from speed, especially after the brakes warm up.
Brake progressively from motorway or dual-carriageway speeds if conditions allow, then repeat from lower speeds.
£700
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.0 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