Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 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.
Cold-start rattle, tapping from the top of the engine, rough running or a sudden misfire under load.
Start the engine from cold and let it idle with the bonnet open for a minute, then drive gently and listen as revs rise from low speed.
£3,500
Engine light, ECO/stop-start not working, occasional low-speed hesitation, AdBlue warning or emissions fault message.
Drive at mixed town speeds after startup and watch whether the car stays smooth and warning-free once warm.
£650
Jerky low-speed changes, hesitation when moving off, thump on upshift or inconsistent response in stop-start traffic.
Pull away gently several times, creep in traffic pace, then accelerate smoothly through multiple gears once warm.
£900
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 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