1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1999

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 74 repairs.
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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Engine not specified

176000 mi

US $50
Replaced alternator pulley. 
130000 mi Oxygen sensor code on relatively new sensor. Earlier transmission fluid leak had leaked fluid onto connector. Cleaned contacts with cleaner, reset code, working fine now. 
132000 mi

US $1150
Replace catalytic converters. Both sides. 
166200 mi

US $4500
O rings on fuel lines replaced Valve cover gasket leaking; replaced Bolts securing the valve rockers were loose. Retorqued to spec. 
38440 mi

A $550
replaced the crankshaft positioning sensor 
38540 mi

A $700
engine mountings and transmission mountings replaced 
141000 mi

US $1
Charcoal canister, valves. 
144000 mi

US $750
Seals, valve cover replaced. All engine mounts replaced. 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

91000 mi

US $500
Transmission mount cracked. 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

124620 mi

C $1000
repair - valve cover gasket repair maintenance - tranny flush, brake fluid flush, brake service, oil and filter 
119000 mi Water pump bearings bad. Replace water pump. Belt tensioner bad, replace also. Water pump replaced during first visit in January was defective. Dealer replaced water pump again. 
318000 mi

US $100
Replace Coolant Hoses and Coolant 
320000 mi

US $140
Crankshaft Position Sensor and replace battery 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

134540 mi

A $245
car stopped. would run for minute then stop. mechanic could not read error code - no adapter to round merc socket. I bought socket & code reader and crank positioning sensor and spanner set and got charged for storage 
114000 mi

US $50
Replaced the camshaft position sensor. 
148180 mi

R 1250
Serpent Belt Snapped due to Belt Tensioner Seizing.Replaced belt and Replaced Tensioner with the plastic one from a W210/W211 2001 E280 as advised on MBENZ forum.Agents claim they are not aware of this failure -common on MBENZ forum 
150040 mi

R 9500
Oil rings collapsed. Car smoking and using a lot of oil. Replaced rings and bearings and overhauled the heads at the same time. Cost would have been R16000+ except brother-in-law owns repair shop. 
150040 mi Rings collapsed again. Tearing down whole engine to find cause. 
150040 mi A valve in one of the tappet covers was stuck - which caused the oil to be pushed out via exhaust 
104160 mi

A $100
Oil leak from timing inspection cover 
141980 mi

C $1500
catalytic converter failed 
155000 mi

C $200
Gas cap 
155820 mi

C $200
minor coolant leak 
78000 mi

US $215
engine mounts 
81000 mi

US $50
crankshaft position sensor 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

26040 mi Car would crank but would not turn over, was initially told it was a dead battery, so got a new one, problem still there, dealer could not replicate but i insisted, they eventually got it to do it again, then made me buy a new key! $$$$ :( 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine Problems

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