Mercedes-Benz Reviews

Mercedes-Benz can be traced back to the very beginning of the car industry in the late 1880s. Synonymous with automotive excellence the famous three-pointed star badge today graces an extensive range of prestige, luxury and sports cars. There are small, medium, and large hatches, sedans, wagons, coupes, convertibles, roadsters, SUVs, high performance sports cars, and peoplemovers. Models include the A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, Maybach S-Class, CLA, and CLS passenger cars, GLA, GLC, GLE, M-Class, GL, and G-Class SUVs, SLK, SL and AMG GT sports cars, and the V-Class peoplemover. The company also markets a range of Vito and Sprinter light commercials.

Mercedes-Benz FAQs

Is my Mercedes E350 Coupe a high-mileage example?

Not really, and modern cars have proven they should be easily able to cover this distance with plenty of life left in them. That, however, is on the proviso they’ve been serviced and maintained correctly.

Even the best, most robust cars can fail long before 169,000km if they’ve been neglected, particularly with regard to oil changes. So the real answer to your question will depend on the car’s service history. Check the history carefully for any signs of skipped servicing. We’d buy a high-mileage car with a full history over a low-mileage example with no records every time.

Show more

I can't start my 1997 Mercedes-Benz C200 after replacing the key fob battery.

Unfortunately, the only simple solution to your problem is find the little circuitboard (chip) that went missing when you did the battery replacement. Without that, the key can’t talk to the car’s computer and let it now that it’s okay to allow the engine to start.

The alternative is to find a car locksmith and have a new key programmed to talk to the car. Exactly what else this will involve will depend on the car itself and how the security system is configured. You may need to change other components on the car and it could get pretty expensive. You may also need to trailer the car to the technician.

If that doesn’t pan out, perhaps try a Mercedes-Benz dealership which should be able to sort it out and get the car running. But you’ll be paying full price for that service.

Show more

Why is my Mercedes stuck in reverse?

You could be looking at anything from a maladjusted or broken selector, to a transmission with low fluid level or even a transmission that has pretty much failed internally. All three possibilities can see a car with reverse and no other gears.

A transmission specialist is your first port of call, once you’ve checked the transmission fluid level yourself, of course. The owner’s manual will tell you how to do this.

Show more

See all Mercedes-Benz FAQs
Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. CarsGuide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.