Mercedes Reliability
Mercedes standing owes much to its reputation for quality German engineering and exacting build quality, but this isn’t always borne out by its performance in reliability surveys. Indeed, our own study, which analysed 47,000 warranty policies over a two and half year period, ranked Mercedes 18th out of 33 car manufacturers. Not an necessarily a disastrously bad result but arguably lower than you’d expect from such an esteemed brand.
Our findings are far from isolated, What Car’s recent 2019 reliability survey placed Mercedes 6th in its table of the LEAST reliable car manufacturers. Considering the cost and prestige of the brand it’s surprising how prone Mercedes’ are to issues.
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How reliable are Mercedes’ top models?
C-Class
The C-Class is an important model for Mercedes (one in five Mercedes sales are C-Classes) and it’s said that the manufacturer put a lot of effort into ensuring the third generation (2007- of the model went some way towards rebuilding the brand’s reputation for top-tier build quality. The bad news is that the new generation has had a bit of a stinker in the latest Drive Power survey, ranking 188th of 200 cars based on owner feedback.
E-Class
The E-Class is a similar story to the C-Class. The previous generation has generally fared pretty well in reliability surveys, achieving a better than average Reliability Index score and garnering positive owner feedback. However, the current generation’s early survey feedback is less glowing, with electrical faults emerging as a common issue.
The benefits of a Mercedes warranty from MotorEasy
While there’s no denying that the current Mercedes range offers plenty of quality and impressive looks, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that reliability is an issue. If you’re a Mercedes owner or you’re considering becoming one, it’s a good idea to ensure you’re equipped with a good warranty.
MotorEasy warranties are designed to take the stress out of car ownership. With the protection of a MotorEasy warranty or GAP insurance, you can stop worrying about repair costs and get on with enjoying your Mercedes.
Repairs are effortless when you’re protected by a MotorEasy warranty. We’ll cover the costs and deal with the garage on your behalf. And unlike many warranty, service and maintenance plans we also cover your car for all consequential damage. This means you won’t be hit with the cost of any knock-on work a garage needs to carry out. Benefits are as follows:
- Our engineers deal with the garage directly
- We arrange collection and delivery from your home or work
- Network of 10,000 garages nationwide
- All work is monitored by our team of top engineers
- We shop around to find the best rates
- A MotorEasy car warranty covers your car wherever you are in the EU for up to 60 days
Recent paid Mercedes repairs
We know how disheartening the cost of unexpected repairs can be, which is why we think investing a comprehensive warranty for your car makes financial sense. To give you an idea of the cost you can face, here’s a list of recent Mercedes repairs and their cost:
- A-Class: Repairing the transmission control unit on a Mercedes A1 can cost as much as £1,020, a hefty price that can be avoided by taking out a comprehensive Mercedes warranty with MotorEasy.
- C-Class: Engine replacement is among the costliest repairs associated with the Mercedes C-Class. We’ve charged as much as £6,800. You can save on unexpected costs like this by taking out a MotorEasy Mercedes warranty.
- E-Class: The repair cost for an E-Class oil cooler can run to £1,472.72 according to our records. A MotorEasy Mercedes warranty can take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
- SLK: We’ve charged £435 to replace the master cylinder on a Mercedes SLK, another significant repair bill that would have been covered with a MotorEasy Mercedes warranty.
- S-Class: Need to repair the turbo on your Mercedes S-Class? Our records show that the cost can be as much as £1,525.18. Invest in a comprehensive Mercedes warranty from MotorEasy and you’ll save yourself the cost of unexpected repairs like this.
