How many miles or kms have you clocked your W203 ? - Page 3

harpz · 05-23-2006, 04:37 PM

2005 16,000 miles

Passenger door sensor went dead
Drivers seat creaks
Cd player (now)
Centre console creaks
a whole bunch of minor stuff fixed by resetting it, till now no reoccuring problems
....other then that
Do speeding tickets count??? lol
Still luv the car though

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DriveABenz · 05-23-2006, 05:01 PM

29,000 miles
Fuel door lock actuator died, replaced
A/C Regulator issues, car's A/C would stop 20 minutes after starting then run just fine after that, fixed
Condensation in both mirror turn signals, replaced.
Horns are having fits, need to be replaced on next service.
Airbag recall.
No left or right pull.
No tranny leaks.
Averaging about 27mpg for the life of the car, very happy about that.

Car runs great, fewer problems with it than any other car I've owned and I really don't consider the problems above (a/c excepted) to be bad.

guhvies · 05-23-2006, 05:11 PM

2004.5 C230K SS
Central Locking system problems. Control module replaced. Just got back from a jaunt to Raleigh, NC. 33.8mpg @ 65mph ave.

Hksuperman4000 · 05-23-2006, 10:56 PM

2003 C320 coupe sports package 13500

I know its low dont have much time to enjoy my ride soon to be selling it as well insurnace is just not worth it for me

mick1 · 05-23-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruTaing

57,xxx

...vanity mirror lights dont turn on

bulbs replaced too!

try sliding the sun shade out and pushing all the way back in.

I thought the vanity mirror light on my car had gone bad too, and the service advisor showed me this trick. It fixed the problem right away.

mbny · 05-24-2006, 12:34 AM

05' C230k SS, 17k miles, no problems. had airbag recall taken care of at last service, can't really call that a problem though.

white_w203 · 05-24-2006, 02:59 AM

'05 c230 w/ 20k

TA-9FF · 05-24-2006, 02:55 PM

'06 C230 SS w/ 11k

1.) Passenger side weather molding replaced from being loose @ 7k- FIXED
2.) Convenience Features faulty @ 8k- FIXED
3.) Needed Alignment @ 7k- FIXED
4.) CD Changer had gremlins in it @ 2k- FIXED
5.) Outside Temp Gauge faulty at 11k-NEEDS TO BE FIXED

Wheens · 05-24-2006, 06:56 PM

'05 C320m Coupe with 21K.
Sold '01 C320 Sedan with 48K 2weeks ago and got '07 530i.

dmatre · 05-25-2006, 01:16 PM

2003 C230Sedan, 67K miles

Problems were all minor:
- rattle in dash - resolved
- parking brake adjustment - resolved
- CD player skipping - resolved
- SRS Warning - resolved
- sunroof losing 'one-touch' operation - resolved

Very happy with the car and the reliability. Only the SWS warning required a special trip, all other items were resolved at the next normal service.

eckc21 · 05-25-2006, 08:18 PM

05 C230K 13k miles

no major problems so far.

EKY · 05-26-2006, 09:59 AM

'05 C230K delivery 9/2004 - currently 26K miles

Seatbelt height adjustment device rattling - first week
Light switch not lighting up - first month
Rattle in rear shelf/speaker - ongoing (went in 2 times)
Glove box light works occasionally - ongoing (went in 3 times)
Tranny Leak - 5K miles
Headlight flickering - 5K miles
Stereo firmware upgrade - 12K miles
Condensation in mirror turn signal - 24K miles
Airbag recall - 24K miles
Center console/compartment peeling - current and haven't taken it in yet.
Jerky tranny - current and haven't taken it in.
CD changer - I hear it changing discs even when the car is off. Haven't taken it in yet.

I love the car.. I always get commented on it. But I just hate the issues eventhough most are minor.

Brunelleschi · 05-26-2006, 10:07 AM

2003.....maybe 8,000 miles

the IR sensor in the passenger door went out and the motors in the driver sideview mirror went out. No problems otherwise

bnzct · 05-26-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EKY

Light switch not lighting up - first month

What switch, the headlight switch?
My headlight switch doesn't light up. Is it supposed to?

JDM · 05-26-2006, 04:17 PM

Approx 60,000 miles, no trouble since factory warranty expired, hopefully got all the bugs worked out in time, now hopefully it will just be wear and tear stuff from here on out!

BruNo · 05-26-2006, 07:21 PM

Nov 2001 C240 .... 15,000miles

replaced/experienced the following:

Horn
Rear SAM
MAF sensor
3 Fuel Injectors
Sparkplugs
Fuel Filter
Tranny leak/Oil Seal
Front control arms
Serpentine belt
broken Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Cap
broken Fuel Filler Cap rubber string
broken Window Glass Clip
CD changer misaligned
drifting to the right (camber bolts)
Engine oil leak in rear crankshaft

all these for 15,000miles/26,000kms since new.........but my car is running well now that ived replaced almost every part.

TruTaing · 05-26-2006, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruNo

Nov 2001 C240 .... 15,000miles

replaced/experienced the following:

Horn
Rear SAM
MAF sensor
3 Fuel Injectors
Sparkplugs
Fuel Filter
Tranny leak/Oil Seal
Front control arms
Serpentine belt
broken Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Cap
broken Fuel Filler Cap rubber string
broken Window Glass Clip
CD changer misaligned
drifting to the right (camber bolts)
Engine oil leak in rear crankshaft

all these for 15,000miles/26,000kms since new.........but my car is running well now that ived replaced almost every part.

doh! that sounds nasty for 15k miles :x how many miles on it total?

ffejalink · 05-27-2006, 09:27 PM

03 C230
74,000 miles
no problems

barrykaye · 05-27-2006, 11:00 PM

'05 C240 Wagon. 11,500 miles. 24MPG Avg. Bought it CPO with all the service records.

Sunroof problem before I bought it - fixed under warranty.
Alignment problem - pulled to the right - fixed under warranty.

Currently has a vibration coming from the rear of the car. Balance, rotation, and a new set of tires (all under warranty) but problem not fixed. It's currently at the dealer but I can't really complain - they've got me in a E320 CDI loaner - 28MPG avg and a sh*tload of torque. I suppose it could be worse.

BTW, for all those with alignment problems, make the dealer work on it until you are satisfied. A good alignment tech can get it right.

BruNo · 05-28-2006, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruTaing

doh! that sounds nasty for 15k miles :x how many miles on it total?

total is 15,000 miles, i got it brandnew in 2001

EKY · 05-29-2006, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnzct

What switch, the headlight switch?
My headlight switch doesn't light up. Is it supposed to?

The icons on the switch should light up. Mine didn't... it was faulty from the factory.

ffejalink · 05-29-2006, 11:57 AM

My 03 C230's headlamp switch panels lights up completeing (including surrounding icons). I noticed only the bar/dash on the slector knob light up on the 05 C230's. Not sure if it's changable or not.

MB2006 · 05-29-2006, 01:31 PM

2006 c230ss, 7sp. 8809miles ( already , all me)
no problems , but it shows message about air bag , then my wife puts her ass in the passanger seat ?

one tire buble

i did it.

love the car.

TruTaing · 05-29-2006, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB2006

2006 c230ss, 7sp. 8809miles ( already , all me)
no problems , but it shows message about air bag , then my wife puts her ass in the passanger seat ?

one tire buble

i did it.

love the car.

Ive got the same problem w/ my passenger seat... I talked to a tech and he ran the fancy mb obdii scanner on it and said my weight sensor pad was malfunctioning and needed replacement... Hope it doesnt cost more than like 100 bux... :\

valdes · 05-29-2006, 05:24 PM

my 2001 c240 88,000 miles bought it with starmark warranty at 8000 miles and no problems at all incredible
and my c55 2005 4000 miles i hit the wall in my garage and the srs light is on lol

05-23-2006, 05:11 PM	#53
guhvies Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, UK (was B'More, MD) Posts: 37 Drives: 2004 C230 Kompressor SS - Sold	2004.5 C230K SS Central Locking system problems. Control module replaced. Just got back from a jaunt to Raleigh, NC. 33.8mpg @ 65mph ave. __________________ 2004.5 C230K SS - Pewter - Sunroof - Heated Seats - 6 Disc CD Changer - Clear Side Markers - Aluminum Door Pins & Surrounds - Chrome Door Handle Shells - Pioneer GM-X962 & GM-X1024 - Low: Philips BlueVision ULTRA; High: Philips VisionPlus - Sold @ 23796 miles

05-24-2006, 12:34 AM	#56
mbny Super Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 692 Drives: 08' BMW E92 Coupe	05' C230k SS, 17k miles, no problems. had airbag recall taken care of at last service, can't really call that a problem though. __________________ 08' BMW E92 coupe 06' BMW X5 4.4i sport

05-24-2006, 02:59 AM	#57
white_w203 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 2,006 Drives: is SOLD	'05 c230 w/ 20k __________________ l '05 Kleemann C20K \| 6-Speed l Kleemann M271 Boost Kit l Kleemann Logo Package l CF Front Lip l DTM Kreuz 10 l Toyo T1R \| Brembo BBK l Tein Coilovers \| K&N Air Filter l Painted Engine Covers l Bi-Xenons \| Euro Impact Strips l Pioneer AVIC-N1 l Soundstream PCA1000D l JL Audio W6v2 l

05-24-2006, 02:55 PM	#58
TA-9FF MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: H-Town. Posts: 2,137 Drives: 2006 C230 SS	'06 C230 SS w/ 11k 1.) Passenger side weather molding replaced from being loose @ 7k- FIXED 2.) Convenience Features faulty @ 8k- FIXED 3.) Needed Alignment @ 7k- FIXED 4.) CD Changer had gremlins in it @ 2k- FIXED 5.) Outside Temp Gauge faulty at 11k-NEEDS TO BE FIXED __________________ Last edited by TA-9FF; 05-24-2006 at 03:01 PM.

05-25-2006, 01:16 PM	#60
dmatre MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,018 Drives: '03 C230 Sport Sedan	2003 C230Sedan, 67K miles Problems were all minor: - rattle in dash - resolved - parking brake adjustment - resolved - CD player skipping - resolved - SRS Warning - resolved - sunroof losing 'one-touch' operation - resolved Very happy with the car and the reliability. Only the SWS warning required a special trip, all other items were resolved at the next normal service. __________________ 2003 C230 Sport Sedan

05-23-2006, 05:01 PM	#52
DriveABenz Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 21 Drives: 2005 C230K SS, 6sp	29,000 miles Fuel door lock actuator died, replaced A/C Regulator issues, car's A/C would stop 20 minutes after starting then run just fine after that, fixed Condensation in both mirror turn signals, replaced. Horns are having fits, need to be replaced on next service. Airbag recall. No left or right pull. No tranny leaks. Averaging about 27mpg for the life of the car, very happy about that. Car runs great, fewer problems with it than any other car I've owned and I really don't consider the problems above (a/c excepted) to be bad.

05-23-2006, 10:56 PM	#54
Hksuperman4000 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CA San Francisco Posts: 46 Drives: C320 Sports Coupe 2003	2003 C320 coupe sports package 13500 I know its low dont have much time to enjoy my ride soon to be selling it as well insurnace is just not worth it for me

05-24-2006, 06:56 PM	#59
Wheens Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sf bay area Posts: 176 Drives: '03 C320 coupe-manual, '07 530i	'05 C320m Coupe with 21K. Sold '01 C320 Sedan with 48K 2weeks ago and got '07 530i.

05-25-2006, 08:18 PM	#61
eckc21 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: N. Cal Posts: 129 Drives: 05' C230K Sport Sedan	05 C230K 13k miles no major problems so far. __________________ 2005 C230 Kompressor Sport - sedan Black Automatic 26,000 miles No Navigation Sound Upgrade Lighting Package

05-26-2006, 09:59 AM	#62
EKY Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mililani, Hawaii Posts: 158 Drives: 2006 Acura RL - Aspec rims/spoiler, JDM grille	'05 C230K delivery 9/2004 - currently 26K miles Seatbelt height adjustment device rattling - first week Light switch not lighting up - first month Rattle in rear shelf/speaker - ongoing (went in 2 times) Glove box light works occasionally - ongoing (went in 3 times) Tranny Leak - 5K miles Headlight flickering - 5K miles Stereo firmware upgrade - 12K miles Condensation in mirror turn signal - 24K miles Airbag recall - 24K miles Center console/compartment peeling - current and haven't taken it in yet. Jerky tranny - current and haven't taken it in. CD changer - I hear it changing discs even when the car is off. Haven't taken it in yet. I love the car.. I always get commented on it. But I just hate the issues eventhough most are minor. __________________ Parktronic/Power-Folding mirrors/S-class style tails/ CL-style grille/Flat badge emblem/ I-Pod kit/Netherlands Settting/Fuel Gallons remaining/Digital Climate Control (TRADED IN 8.19.2006) Last edited by EKY; 05-26-2006 at 10:03 AM.

05-26-2006, 10:07 AM	#63
Brunelleschi MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 13,964 Drives: 813-4-life	2003.....maybe 8,000 miles the IR sensor in the passenger door went out and the motors in the driver sideview mirror went out. No problems otherwise __________________ See the Z up there? Yes, that is a targa top! No, that is not photoshop. No, the factory does not offer a targa-top version of the car. That crazy deck lid is not a factory option either. Never understimate the power of a skillful hand with a sawz-all, wedler and fiberglass!

05-26-2006, 04:17 PM	#65
JDM Super Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: oregon Posts: 713 Drives: '01 C240 Bright Silver '99 k1500 Pewter	Approx 60,000 miles, no trouble since factory warranty expired, hopefully got all the bugs worked out in time, now hopefully it will just be wear and tear stuff from here on out!

05-26-2006, 07:21 PM	#66
BruNo Super Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: PHILIPPINES Posts: 567 Drives: 07' ML350	Nov 2001 C240 .... 15,000miles replaced/experienced the following: Horn Rear SAM MAF sensor 3 Fuel Injectors Sparkplugs Fuel Filter Tranny leak/Oil Seal Front control arms Serpentine belt broken Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Cap broken Fuel Filler Cap rubber string broken Window Glass Clip CD changer misaligned drifting to the right (camber bolts) Engine oil leak in rear crankshaft all these for 15,000miles/26,000kms since new.........but my car is running well now that ived replaced almost every part. __________________ BruNo 10 740Li 07 ML350 US version

05-27-2006, 09:27 PM	#68
ffejalink Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA and Portland, OR Posts: 463 Drives: 06 ML500, 05 C230k Sedan	03 C230 74,000 miles no problems __________________ 06 ML500 \| Alpine Rain \| Charcoal Comfort \| Premium \| Lighting \| Trim \| Sunroof \| Air Suspension \| Rear Side Airbags \| Keyless Go \| Parktronic 05 C230 Kompressor Sedan \| Diamond Black \| Charcoal Lighting \| Entertainment \| Sunroof \| Power Driver's Seat \| Heated Seats \| Sirius

05-27-2006, 11:00 PM	#69
barrykaye Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 94 Drives: 2006 C280	'05 C240 Wagon. 11,500 miles. 24MPG Avg. Bought it CPO with all the service records. Sunroof problem before I bought it - fixed under warranty. Alignment problem - pulled to the right - fixed under warranty. Currently has a vibration coming from the rear of the car. Balance, rotation, and a new set of tires (all under warranty) but problem not fixed. It's currently at the dealer but I can't really complain - they've got me in a E320 CDI loaner - 28MPG avg and a shtload of torque. I suppose it could be worse. BTW, for all those with alignment problems, make the dealer work on it until you are satisfied. A good alignment tech can get it right. Last edited by barrykaye; 05-27-2006 at 11:04 PM.*

05-29-2006, 11:57 AM	#72
ffejalink Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA and Portland, OR Posts: 463 Drives: 06 ML500, 05 C230k Sedan	My 03 C230's headlamp switch panels lights up completeing (including surrounding icons). I noticed only the bar/dash on the slector knob light up on the 05 C230's. Not sure if it's changable or not. __________________ 06 ML500 \| Alpine Rain \| Charcoal Comfort \| Premium \| Lighting \| Trim \| Sunroof \| Air Suspension \| Rear Side Airbags \| Keyless Go \| Parktronic 05 C230 Kompressor Sedan \| Diamond Black \| Charcoal Lighting \| Entertainment \| Sunroof \| Power Driver's Seat \| Heated Seats \| Sirius

05-29-2006, 01:31 PM	#73
MB2006 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Posts: 219 Drives: 2008 . RX 350.	2006 c230ss, 7sp. 8809miles ( already , all me) no problems , but it shows message about air bag , then my wife puts her ass in the passanger seat ? one tire buble i did it. love the car.

05-29-2006, 05:24 PM	#75
valdes Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 420 Drives: 05 C55, 01 C240, 00 Discovery	my 2001 c240 88,000 miles bought it with starmark warranty at 8000 miles and no problems at all incredible and my c55 2005 4000 miles i hit the wall in my garage and the srs light is on lol

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