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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class range of configurations is currently priced from $37,730.
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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 prices range from $37,730 for the basic trim level Sedan Base to $96,910 for the top of the range Sedan L AMG.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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S500 Base
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Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1496x1899x5116 mm |
Ground Clearance:
109 mm
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S63 AMG
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Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1480x1880x5085 mm |
Ground Clearance:
146 mm
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S350 CDI
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Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1473x1871x5076 mm |
Ground Clearance:
146 mm
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S500 L
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Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1496x1899x5246 mm |
Ground Clearance:
109 mm
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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S65 L AMG
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Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 255x35 R20 | Front Rim: 8.5x20 in |
Rear Rim:
9.5x20 in
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S63 AMG
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Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 255x35 R20 | Front Rim: 8.5x20 in |
Rear Rim:
9.5x20 in
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S350 L
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Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 255x45 R18 | Front Rim: 8x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8x18 in
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S350 Base
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Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 255x45 R18 | Front Rim: 8x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8x18 in
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That’s not a huge mileage for an engine like this, and I wouldn’t expect to see timing chain stretch over that distance. However, it begs the question of how the vehicle has been serviced. Timing chains really should last the life of the car (or, at least, the engine) but if the engine hasn’t been treated to the correct oil changes and general maintenance, the timing chain can be one component that will suffer.
If the car was bought second-hand, it would be worth going through the service history to see if any scheduled servicing was skipped. This could be the root cause of the problem. It’s also important not to confuse a stretch timing chain with a worn chain tensioning system. The tensioner holds the chain tight, taking the slack out of it and allowing for some stretch to be taken up over the years of operation. If it fails or becomes weak, you might start to hear the chain rattling.
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There hasn’t been a move by Mercedes-Benz Australia to fix this problem, which is not to say it hasn’t been noted by owners. But, really, a carmaker will only issue a recall for a fault or problem that represents a safety issue, which peeling door cards does not.
Sometimes, a manufacturer will issue what’s called a technical service bulletin which is like a recall but for non-safety related problems. Again, though, a floppy door card is unlikely to elicit that response. If you still have the trim pieces in question, a motor trimmer should be able to reattach them for you in a way that means they won’t come adrift again.
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I’m not aware of a recall or class action over this problem, but it would definitely be worth talking to Mercedes-Benz’s Australian customer service department to see if there’s any help on offer. Provided the car has a complete service history, you might get a sympathetic ear, but, that said, don’t count on it.
The counter-argument you’ll likely be met with is that you should have been paying attention to the car’s temperature gauge and stopped the engine when it began to overheat. "That’s why cars have temperature gauges", will probably be the response at dealership level, but go straight over the dealer’s head and talk to head office.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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S65 L AMG
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 6.0L PULP 5 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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S63 AMG
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 5.5L PULP 7 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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S350 L
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 3.5L PULP 7 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
2100kg
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S350 Base
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 3.5L PULP 7 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
2100kg
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