Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 W204 (2009-2014)

Best of Breed – We actually own two W204s, a 2009 C300 and a 2007 C280, both V6s and both bought used at around 100k ks. These are marvellous vehicles. Fast, quiet, comfortable, well appointed and reliable. So far all we've had to do is service annually and replace consumables (tyres, brakes, batteries). We would buy again in a trice but ONLY the V6, all the… Read more

four cylinder W204s are beset with engine issues! And as for the diesel. ..

Edit/Update. Both cars are still going well however you can add suspension and engine/ gearbox mounts to the required maintenance around 125k ks. .. not failures as such but getting rough/noisy. The engine/driveline on neither car has needed any attention beyond normal servicing after 15 years (C280) and 13 years (C300). BOB!!