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      11-28-2021, 07:50 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by FCX5 View Post
No experience with the GLE. But knowing Mercedes's reputation, to have the most unreliable car sold in the US seems unlikely… to me.
Have a read at mbworld about the 48V system on the X/V167 (GLS/GLE). Both the 48V system and vehicle platform intro were flops. The 48V system has failed on other models including CLS and E-Class. MB didn’t get the job done; they failed.

Then read about other recent MB flops, most of which happen at fewer than 100k miles and require engine replacement. These affect 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, not isolated cases:

Timing chains
Valve guides
Cylinder scuffing
Piston cracking
Oil in wiring harness
Bluetec diesel technology
Cylinder head bolts

Plus other lovely features like new vehicle cracking seat material and very low mileage through-paint body rust. MB is arguably garbage.
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