Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.0 Petrol Automatic W213. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
One corner or the whole rear sits lower after standing, or a suspension warning appears and the compressor runs more than usual.
Start the car after it has been left parked for a while and then drive slowly over a rough side road.
£1,400
The steering wheel or brake pedal shakes when slowing from speed, especially after the brakes have warmed up.
Brake progressively from motorway speed or the fastest safe legal road speed after the car has warmed up.
£960
Burnt-oil smell after a drive, oily residue around the top of the engine, or light smoke from oil landing on hot parts.
Warm the engine fully, park up, and leave it idling for a minute before switching off.
£1,200
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.0 Petrol 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