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Originally Posted by chassis
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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I owned a C32 AMG.
If I reached into the car to get something and put a knee on the cushion, it would break the heating element. Had 3 replaced under warranty before I remember to not put a knee on the cushion.
Final straw was coolant in the transmission! Turns out MB thought it a good design to route the transmission fluid through the radiator, which is fine, except they chose to use plastic piping which cracked and circulated coolant into the transmission.
I'll NEVER buy another MB!