Recommendations of the manufacturer of the manufacturer of Mercedes Benz with 204. Overview of the Mercedes Benz C-class W204. From the history of the model

Third generation of small Mercedes with rear wheel drive Debuted in 2007. A car that was offered for seven years (in 2010 he was subjected to a small facelifting), he had to erase not very good impression remaining inherited from the predecessor.

Body and interior

The W204 Mercedes submitted in 2006 was built on a completely new platform. Compared to the previous generation, its wheelbase has increased to 2760 mm. The car became wider and longer. Three types of body were offered to choose from: sedan, wagon and coupe. All models had a length of 4.6 m and width of 1.77 m.

Against the background of the previous generation MERCEDES C-CLASS It has a more decisive design in which straight lines prevail. Inside the Mercedes remained habitually restrained. Nevertheless, a small sedan provides enough good level Comfort to your passengers. Internal dimensions Although inferior to a larger e-klasse, mainly in width, but allow you to freely accommodate four more adults. Complain of the quality of finishing materials, the reliability and accuracy of fitting parts of the interior details is not necessary.

Car enthusiasts, considering the Mercedes C-Class as a purchase, we hurry to calm down. Mercedes made conclusions and corrected previous technical miscalculations and disadvantages. In particular, it was possible to get rid of this kind of disease as corrosion. For Mercedes C-class W204, it no longer exists.

Engines

Those who look at the diesel versions should pay attention to cars until 2009 release with a 2.2-liter unit - 200 CDI, 220 CDI. Problems with dampers in the intake manifold remained in the past. Does not cause problems and the Bosch injection system with piezoelectric nozzles.

Very little owners complains about a two-mask flywheel. It is considered one of the most durable in the class. However, in the case of its wear, it will be necessary about 800 dollars with a clutch kit.

One of the weaknesses diesel engines - Controller of air flow control of the turbocharger. Claims its electronic component. As a result of failure, power drops, and the fuel consumption increases. Not all services are taken for the repair. Costs are about 100 dollars. Premature cooling system pump wear - next vulnerable Diesel 2.2 CDI.

After 2009, in the series went diesel engines new generation. They became more powerful, and the timing chain moved to the back of the engine - on the side of the box. Delphi injection system has become much more capricious. Ultimately updated diesel engines more expensive in repair.

All diesel units have solid particle filter. A few years later, he begins to deliver certain problems, especially those who are often moving around the city. Fortunately, the filter can be reanimated - about $ 100-200, which will extend the service life of 50-80 thousand km.

For large runs Engines, especially diesel, begin to sweep the oil. Leakage of coolant leakage are less likely. A lot of problems can deliver and defective thermostat. It is not easy to diagnose it.

In gasoline engines with a mechanical compressor, it is necessary to control the status of the timing chain. It can stretch after 100,000 km. It is possible to determine the degree of wear with the help of a specialized diagnostic computer. The cost of replacing at least 400 dollars.

In gasoline V6 chain surrenders a little later - after 120,000 km. But the replacement procedure is more complicated. In addition, the "large" gasoline engines suffer from defective stars on balancing shafts - wear out or even breakdowns. The elimination of consequences will require more than 700 dollars.

Later, the mechanical compressor in CGI engines was replaced by a turbocharger - in 2009. After the casting, the number of problems with the timing problem was significantly reduced. However, the direct fuel injection in the long run can lead to the emergence of Nagara.

Not too endless were such elements like a pulley of the generator (makes metal sounds on idling) or air conditioner compressor coupling. There are also cases of oil leakage from under the valve cover.

Transmission

Mercedes, once famous for their longevity, today create the problems about which the owners of W124 and W201 did not even know. One such faults - damage to the synchronizers of the 1st and 2nd gear mechanical box Transmissions. In turn, oil leaks are found in the automatic transmission.

Before buying, it is necessary to check, in what condition are the cushions of the gearbox and engine are located. Cost to pay attention to cardanian Vala. If during the movement is trembling the gear selection lever, then most likely one of the above components are damaged.

A huge torque of a 3-liter diesel engine quickly displays a 7-speed automatic. Problems arise with hydraulic valves and a torque converter.

Chassis

No reliability and steering - Sooner or later it will require repair. One of the weaknesses of the model is a capricious pump of the hydraulic.

All W204 have a package called Agility Control, which to some extent regulates dynamic characteristics Depending on the road conditions. This increases the cost of individual components. For example, the front shock absorbers cost about $ 150 per piece. They have no external control, but are able to change their parameters on their own.

Electronics

Complex electronics, unfortunately, makes it face with insignificant, but annoying problems with its regular frequency. The most serious lead to immobilization vehicle. This is a malfunction of the ignition lock, or rather the power lock module (ELV). For repairs outside the authorized service network, it is not necessary to rely. The cost of such an operation is about 800 dollars.

Among often repetitive faults - premature wear The fan electric motor brushes, malfunction of the central audio control system and the navigation system. Many cars also suffer from defective displays. In this case, the repair is reduced only to the replacement of a defective screen.

One of the common problems that the National Security Agency on local transport (NTHSA) has recently affected the USA - mass loss rear Lights. In Europe, this disease is well known. Over time, the massive wire is melted, and the contact is weakening. This leads to a decrease in the brightness of the lighting of the lanterns, and a little later they stop shining at all. Repair is possible only in the conditions of an authorized service center. To do this, you will need: a new lamp, a lamp base, a connector and a cable. The cost of such a set is about 1000 dollars. To avoid re-refill, you need to install an additional mass on the body.

Among those characteristic of the Mercedes C-Class of annoying malfunctions, the creaking mechanism of the outdoor mirrors, whining of janitors (helps the replacement of the entire mechanism) or windows malfunction (after replacement it is required to reprogram). On the models of the first years of release, it soon stopped nominated from the central console monitor. The mechanism responsible for his movement was made of plastic, which was not sufficient enough.

Conclusion

By making a decision on the acquisition of Mercedes C-Class W204, it should be checked from official dealers or at least in the service specializing in the repair of Mercedes cars. To diagnose malfunctions, only the Special Device "Star Diagnosis" is required. Checking the technical condition with standard means using the OBD2 scanner will not give anything.

Technical data MERCEDES C-Class W204 (2007-2014)

Gasoline versions

Diesel versions

Sold his handsome Mercedes C 180 204 Body restyling in AMG Body panoramic roof and gorgeous color with a mileage of 53,000 km .... He took him after "Castle" in Dorestayle, who brought me to the wild delight of his V6 ...

I'll start with the advantages of Mercedes C 180 W204

This device with two nameplates. Left - C 180, right - AMG. This is not a collective farm! Factory Slide, talking about AMG-package: Sport steering wheel, lowered suspension, amgasy bumper, disks are different, overlays on sports pedals, spoilers Additional, black ceiling and black curtains covering hatch, short steering Reika, Front brakes ventilated. "Sight" put on the hood itself - when replacing the hood for the CASCO.

"Cesca" is very cool. It gives pleasure from driving, very beautiful, reliable, does not represent much interest for hijackers, quite powerful, while possesses a very moderate appetite to gasoline. On the highway from 6.5 to 8 liters, in the city of 11.

The steering wheel is very soft and lightweight in the city and mega-informative on the highway. Unreal pleasure to twist it! Apparently, I also have a short rail and sport steering wheel, which looks great and pleasant to the touch. After Murano and Rav4 ...... The steering wheel is just awesome, nothing to compare it!

It is controlled in winter wonderful, and in the summer - just amazing. It turns out in turns, with this suspension does not seem hard, the suspension is elastic, not roll ... Comfortable.

Rides in the snow well - really surprised. First, dragging, secondly, the system of course stability does not give a drift. Lasil recently on it to the lake is fromy, so the road in the snow, and then in a hill, friends were on the dijari, they thought that they would pull out if that .... Himself climbed and got out of ice under the slope of degrees 30 - no problem!

C 180 Rides cheerfully, especially after 40-50. Start - OK, but not V6, of course ... There are no problems with overtakers on the track, the turbine picks up very well.

Loud connection in C 180 2012 - you are heard from the barrel. Here, no one understands that I speak with them on the speakerphone, ask why so quietly.

Remons big trunk with folding seats. Mulled suitcases, bags and strollers for a trip to the south.

The light of "Casty" is excellent. Xenon shines where necessary and how it is necessary. The best light that I had.

For 55,000 kilometers, nothing broke, did not unscrew. Only planned that with the replacement of pads and filters. Brake discs still alive and hype think up to 70,000 exactly. During this time, the conical support bearings were twisted once - the dealer at the sale said that they would soon be changed.

Under the bottom, everything in plastic - if you catch something bottom in nature, then without consequences. Of course, on the past Merce, it was easier to ride without an AMG package, but also in principle carefully, but you can ride, although of course the clearance is small. For the city and the country unborn road enough.

About minuses

Engine 1.6 is warm for a very long time in winter, so that it warms up to 90 degrees you need 20 minutes, and if in a traffic jam, then it can be more. Such an engine will definitely not boil. Right of the Mother of the Volgode with 402 dviglom))) At first I thought the thermostat was faulty, but not. Constructive feature. If you move with the oven turned off, it warms up to 90 degrees faster, but it is necessary to turn on the stove, as the temperature instantly falls from 90 to 60 ....

In cold and crude weather with a 4-cylinder engine of 1.6, it can "like a troop" ... really strongly twitching a couple of minutes. The dealer makes new firmware, but it does not help it. It helps to wait or add gas ....)))) Well, or in the extreme case, install a selection from the nine)))) a joke))) it is not always manifested.

The rain sensor lives his life. Makes a couple of crawled brushes, and then forever breaks on a crazy speed. I did not use it in general.

A very interesting feature of C 180, which only a friendly mercission is known about - it can lead it to the right. Type in Yandex phrase: "W204 Mercedes leads to the right" and surprise how many pages of forums are written on this topic! This is not always manifested, but there are really many such cases. Naturally, official dealer Mercedes-Benz carries nonsense about the side of the road and about the fact that invented engineers for security, about irregular rubber and so on .... This manifests itself on new machines, noticed that someone wrote here that the A-class also led to the right when put in the ideal of the gathering / collapse. I had the same garbage. The problem is that it is very sensitive to the stand, and in most services the stands are not set up, and it is necessary to adjust the stand every two weeks ... But the newly rebuilt stand does not help. A little bit to the right leads if you release the steering wheel. The forum has an instruction how to solve this problem if the dealer does not want to solve it.

Some owners of C 180 W204 think that they are buggy windows. Press the glass to raise, and it twitches and lowers down. In fact, it is necessary to simply set up. Raise the glass and wait ten seconds is not a releasing button, then lower the glass and make the same thing, there will be a memorization of extreme positions and the glass will stop twitching.

Up to the speed of 20 km / h, the turbine will add and strangely boull)) it is normal. Do not worry or run into service to change something. Constructive feature.

There is another feature that concerns not only Merces, but also many cars that the handblast is implemented through additional pads. After these extra pads of the handbrake are slightly sitting, they can begin to "climb", as if protecting rattles. You can only notice if you drive along the walls on the walls bad road Or the road to the type "washing board". It is solved only by replacing the pads to new, but not long, so it's easier to score.

Sources of crickets: panel, where the front parking sensors and side panels are about windshield. The panel on the latches and is easy to remove, it is necessary to put a paralyant in three g-shaped hooks that closer to the glass. The side panels are removed with a shift to the left or right from the side of the side, only it is necessary to lift the latch under the central panel and you put this niche for the latch to put a piece of foam rubber.

Her head restraints front. How treats do not know. Scored. It can creak in the middle rack area, where the belt height regulator. It is necessary to disassemble the rack and there the mechanism of plastic and spring - it rattle sometimes. Sources are not so much if it is annoying, then this question can be solved and then in the car there will be quite silence on any road. In Dorestayle, I did not have extraneous sounds, and in Restayel appeared.

The weakest place in the cabin C 180 is the upholstery of the front driver's seat. It takes on the seam on the pillow, which is closer to the door. At the last Merce, this happened by 70,000 km, and on this 30,000 - replaced under warranty.

C 180 - a car from which you get pleasure. It is not ashamed to come to a business meeting, they skip on the road, do not cut and not sign. There is something to compare: when I sit in the RAV4 of my wife, you immediately see the difference in relation to you on the road. If the wife is going on "Tseshka", then it's all the way all go away.

A good choice in terms of buying a new car, and still the best, if you take a little used, because you can buy a 2-year-old with a small mileage for the price of the new Korean / Japanese and getting from driving an incredible pleasure.

Said to take something higher and more, but Mercedes will forever remain in my heart. Very cool apparatus.

On cars Mercedes C-Class in the Body W204 The wide range of Mercedes-Benz engines is installed. All engines are developing Daimler and are produced at their own factories.

Motors are reliable, but require constant care. To support the working condition, it is important not only on time to refuel the car with fuel, but also to clearly follow the rules of service and maintenance.

Performing the prescribed manufacturer recommendations can be provided long and without the problematic operation of the car and its motor.

Variety of motors W204.

The following motors are installed on the C-class Mercedes:

Important!

It is worth saying that most of the listed motors are installed not only on the C-class, but also to other Mercedes models, and the engine repair process on different models of Mercedes is identical.

Engine faults W204.

Mercedes engines are quite reliable. But their reliability depends not only on how they were designed and collected, but also from the quality of their service. Any motor malfunction begins to manifest long before the unit fails or a serious breakdown will be found.

Pay attention to the following symptoms of faults:

• Loss of thrust engine and uneven work;
• Strong vibration from the motor;
• The need for a constant topping engine oil;
• The appearance of extraneous noise at the start of the car;
• Foreign motor noise on a working car (knock, crackling, hissing, metal clay);
• Leak oils or a low-level motor oil error;
• Check Engine Engine Error Indication.

This is not all manifestations faulty work Mercedes engine, but one of the most frequent

When any of the listed symptoms is found or when suspicious of a malfunction appears, it is recommended to diagnose the Mercedes engine, reveal the source of the breakage and take appropriate measures.

Repair engine Mercedes C-class W204

Qualitative can only provide a specialized service that has the necessary experience in repair, has a special tool and can promptly provide all the necessary spare parts.

The guarantee is an important aspect of repair, which worries every customer, because most often the repair is to do "in a penny". We comply with the obligations throughout the warranty period, which is drawn up - 1 year from the moment of repair work.

Spare parts are one of the key points of repair, because the quality of the spare part depends on how the motor will work and how much it works. Own warehouse and operational supplies with Germany allow in a short time to carry out any complex engine repair, and a wide selection of spare parts (original or alternative replacement) can significantly reduce its cost.

The preliminary diagnosis of the Mercedes engine is an integral part of the successful repair. Only by convincing the correctness of the selected direction can significantly reduce the cost of repair, eliminate the likelihood of additional and unnecessary work.

A full consultation, in our technical center, can be obtained from the comprehensive diagnostics of the Mercedes engine. The Master will pre-repair the order indicating all the works and spare parts that will be transferred to the Client to make a decision. We will be offered optimal options troubleshooting.

Repair conditions, deadlines for work and cost - are consistent with the client in advance and are consolidated with a documented relevant repair order.

Today we will talk about Mercedes with a class in the body W204 restyling, the approximate cost of the 2013 car with a 1.8 liter engine and mileage up to 40 thousand. About 1.2 million rubles.

This Mercedes begins with E class, but W204 externally inspires the feeling of a large car.
The body of a premium German is quite well painted with a layer of 200 microns, if you do body repair in normal service, then there will be no questions. The only thing is too low at the front and rear bumperSo when parking you need to look at the height of the border.

The most popular supported Mercedes W204. With Motor 1.6 or 1.8 liter modification C180 or C200 Basic row foursome Power differs from varying degrees. In essence, it is the same motor, one block, but various characteristics of piston group And the problems are the same. One of the most sick places The timing chain, according to the regulations, look at the degree of tension every 50 thousand run, and the replacement is every 150 thousand, but in fact the chain is already stretched by 40-50 thousand, jumps on a pair of teeth and valves are encountered with pistons. The sprockets are quickly wearing, which runs the timing chain, they appear the backlash and the engine begins to make a diesel sound, these questions simply do not solve, only the replacement of stars and the timing chain, the cost of replacement is about 100 thousand rubles.

Another problem of these motors, if they do not load them, with a simple movement in the tube or long parking at idle, in motor oil Gasoline falls. Check simply, the oil begins to smell gasoline to avoid this problem you need to warm up the motor up to 60 grams before traveling, the oil is changed every 8 thousand mileage and upload no less than 5W40.

The cooling radiator needs to be constantly once every 30 thousand run and clean, since the engine is thermally loaded and the radiator is combined with butter in the box. If the radiator does not clean in it can form cracks and the cooling fluid can get into the oil ACP Mercedes W204..

On the restyling Mercedes. W204 In place of reliable 5G-TRONIC began to install 7g-tronic, due to the fact that they appeared additional transfers And the design has changed and problems. The adjustment of the torque converter lock has changed, it is rather quickly blocked, which causes an increased oil temperature in the box. If you cut the box, she will rise in emergency modeWhat does the complete end of the unit mean. In addition, the automatic transmission fee was transferred inside the unit of the unit. When the fluid overheating, the fee falls on and causes errors in the automatic transmission - the transmissions do not turn on, it kicks, lives with its own life. Overheating box will not be able to cheaply decide, at least 180 thousand rubles.

Steering Rake Mercedes C W204 is not weak placeBut this is a whole unbearable knot, if there are problems in the rail - knock, backlash, etc., it cannot be repaired, the new rail costs 120 thousand rubles.

Mercedes Suspension W204 does not bother thousands of 150 mileage, however winter Stacks are knocking until they warm up.

If you closely monitor and even sometimes open the hood, in principle, problems can be eliminated until the moment they have become global, otherwise repair Mercedes W204. It is impressive, so if you buy a car with mileage, it is better to choose a car with an open history and the diagnosis of all nodes is required.

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The small rear-wheel drive Mercedes C-class in the third generation (W204) appeared in 2007, and in 2011 a car has been restyled, as a result of which has changed appearance - We have modified the bumper, rear lights, instead fog lights appeared led running lights, as well as headlights of the head light, which now have a L-shaped form. The interior of the cabin was also transformed, which began to look more luxurious and expensive compared to the version of dorestayling. Also in the form of the Options on restyling began to be offered by the automatic transmission "7G-Tronic Plus" with the "Start-Stop" system.

Mercedes Benz W204 was produced within seven years ... many had the feeling that the Germans tried to diagnose not the most best impressionsleft by the previous "Caeshka" in the body W203. The body of Mercedes-Benz W204 had 3 variations: sedan, wagon, and from 2011 also coupe.

Mercedes Benz. W204 2007.

Mercedes in the Body W204 was produced with both gasoline engines and diesel. The drive could be rear or complete 4matic. In the Russian Federation, the gasoline versions of Tshezeki are most common - this is C180: 1.8l engine. ( m271 engine model) from 156l.s.; C200: Engine 1.8l. (M271) from 184l.s.; C230: 2.5l engine. (M272) from 204l.s.; C280: Engine 3.0 (M272) from 231l.s.; C300: Engine 3.5l. (M276) from 250L.s.; C350: engine 3.5l. (M272 (Dorestayling) and M276 (restyling)) from 272 and 306 horses forces depending on the engine model. There were also versions of AMG with gasoline engines M156 6.2l. Which could produce more than 500l.s.

Characteristics of Mercedes-Benz W204 gasoline engines



From diesel engines can be noted C200 CDI: Engine 2.1l. (Om646, om651) from 136l.s.; C220 CDI: Engine 2.1l. (OM646, OM651) from 170l.s.; C250 CDI: Engine 2.1l. from 204l.s.; C300 CDI: Engine 3.0l. (Om642) from 231l.s.; C350 CDI: Engine 3.0l. (Om642) from 265 horsepower under the hood.

Among the diesel units of this car, there were probably 2.1-liter units issued until 2009.




Mercedes Benz W204 2007

There were practically no complaints about the two-disc flywheel. It can be rightfully considered it the most enduring in its class. Although, it is impossible not to say that in case of replacement, the clutch kit with a two-headed flywheel will hit the family budget.

But the regulator responsible for the turbine air flow control is considered the weak link of the diesel version W204. The output of its failure is accompanied by loss of power and increased fuel appetite. Some services offer regulator repair. Early failure of the pump is also a common malfunction of a diesel 2.1-liter "Chernisty".




Interior Mercedes Benz W204 2007

Diesel units were updated after restyling 2009. The engines have become more powerful, the timing chain moved to another part of the motor. But here new system Injection from the company "Delphi" turned out to be quite capricious. All this led to the fact that the repair of such motors began to cost more.

All diesel engines are equipped with a smbed filter, which in a few years of operation begins to deliver trouble, and first of all those who move most kilometer in the city. It is good that many services now offer restoration services squeeze filterthat many times cheaper it is replaced.

With increasing mileage, W204 motors, and especially diesel engines, begin to consume oil. Rarely, but there are antifreeze leaks, as well as the thermostat is inconspicuous.




Mercedes Benz W204 AMG 2007

Owners of gasoline "Chernisty" should be periodically controlled by the timing chain, which can scribble on 100-thousand mileage. The cost of work on its replacement is quite high, and it is possible to diagnose its tension only with special equipment.

IN petrol aggregates V6 chain lives a little longer, but the work on its replacement is more complicated, and therefore more expensive. Gasoline engines With a large volume, the defect of the teeth of the stars of balancing shafts. Correction Problem will make the owner decently forced.

To "incapacular" problems should add the briefness of the engineer and air conditioner compressor. Often flowing oil from under the valve cover.




MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE C204 2011

Yes, there is not enough former durability with modern Mercedes. Previously owners german brand even could not imagine that mechanical PPC can deliver problems. But the W204 is, they are, and are expressed by a rapid way out of the system of synchronizers of the first and second gear. And "Avtomat", in turn, loves to "hinl" by oil.

If you buy a used 204th, then definitely digitize the engine supports, gearbox and cardan.

Good of course that three-liter diesel aggregate It has a large torque, but its 7-automatic transmission does not think so, which is expressed in a breakdown of the torque converter and hydraulic valves of the box.

The steering of this generation Mercedes is reliable to name in no way. Moreover, its weak point is considered a pump of a hydraulic agent.




Mercedes-Benz W204 2011

In all models "C" in the 204th body, a package "Agility Control" is installed, which is designed to adjust the dynamics of the machine in various road conditions. And thanks to him - the cost of some parts of the suspension was much more expensive, for example, shock absorbers with variable stiffness is not cheap.

The electric car is quite complicated, and has small annoying "glitches". Although there are problems capable of completely immobilize the car. For example, a malfunction of the ignition lock module. Operation for its repair is very expensive and is carried out exclusively on the official service.

One more frequent malfunction Premature wear of the radiator fan engine brushes are considered. Sometimes the navigation and audio system can be "climbing". On some machines, display defects were revealed. It is treated only to his replacement.

The problem is very common because of the loss of the mass of the rear lights. The fact is that after some time the mass is melted, which leads to a loss of contact or to weaken. Repair is possible, again, only at the "officials". I think you should not talk about its high cost.

Even on many models, the outer mirrors creak when folding, "zakuyut" the wiper brushes, the power windows fail. On early models, it could stop the screen from the panel. All of these faults require substantial financing to eliminate them.




Interior Mercedes-Benz W204 2011

The interior machine has a decent level of comfort. The quality of the finish, the accuracy of fitting parts at the height. The body of this Mercedes is not subject to corrosion, which "nightmare" owners of previous "Cescakers".

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the acquisition of such a car must be accompanied by a mandatory visit. specialized service For complete diagnosis on the "Mercedes" scanner, as it is easy to buy "hemorrhoids", and there may not be enough money for its treatment. Yes, and still - do not buy a used Mercedes for the last money, and even more so - in debt.

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