2008-2014 W204 Mercedes C-Class Buyer's Guide (Common Problems, Specifications, Options, Technology)

W204 Mercedes C-Class used car buying advice. W204 Common Problems. Is the W204 Reliable? This video will cover the prefacelift w204, the facelift w204, the AMG C63 and C63 AMG 507 models. Additionally, the video will cover the common problems you should be aware of. This is most comprehensive and complete buyer's guide for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

This video will cover common C-class problems, the different options available, and overall reliability of the W204.

W204 Buyer's Guide
W204 Common Problems
W204 Reliability
W204 Hidden Functions
W204 C350
W204 C300
W204 C63 AMG
Best W204 Options
W204 review

What to look for when buying a used C-Class! Buyer's Guide and Review for:
2008 w204
2009 w204
2010 w204
2011 w204
2012 w204
2013 w204
2014 w204

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[newfellazlive]

The Mercedes from 2008-2014 were the best designed for Mercedes-Benz wish they didn’t deviate from this beautiful design.

[Jentypin]

I really can't explain how great this video is at breaking down most things in totality.

[dementionbg]

I saved money for quite some time and decided to buy a black amg sport plus package c250 facelift of this model. It has panoramic roof, black leather, updated media iTS RAW. 18 inch amg double spoke rims ... one of the best decisions i made. Really love and enjoy this car!

[embajadoresboy]

Can’t touch a beauty. Love the way it is. Love my stock 2015 C63 507 Edition. One of the last ones before shutting down the V8

[DKRsixnine]

I love how this car looks inside and out, hopefully I can afford a facelift sedan model in the coming years, would love to have it.

[Parknest]

One major flaw with the W204 (and some other Mercedes models) is that the rear subframe is prone to corrosion. Fortunately, this should be covered by the corrosion warranty which as recently been extednded to 20 years in the US (it is 30 years in Europe) so all such affected W204s should be covered at the time of writing (11th July 2023). My own 2009 C200 had the rear subframe replaced under warranty. Aside from this the W204 is great car.

[kurartem]

That’s a perfect car video, thank you so much for covering everything !

[TsarOfRuss]

I had transmission problem and steering locking system problem on my W204 (4matic) !!!!
you truly know this car!

[Godsadvoc]

Looking at buying a 2013 2.1 c220 cdi. Was interested to know what current owners think, and what to look out for in terms of tear jerking faults.
Many thanks for any offerings it really is appreciated. 👍👍

[edgarallan.]

this video was great, i’m looking to get a facelift w204 as a first car. it’s been a favorite of mine since 2012 when my folks used to own one.

[aqibmehboob]

owned 2 of these beaitys both c250 and many many years later still have just amazing engineering

[kaoltic]

My dream car is a 2012-2014 Silver c350 Coupe Sport AMG package

[AvonciBeatz]

Is the mercedes benz c300 4matic 2009 a good buy

[CM-vwdc]

I had steering lock issue on c280 2008 at 75k miles, had it replaced with emulator so no longer functions. I also have an issue where the driver side lights will stay on after turning off. Sometimes they flicker so I don’t notice, I don’t want to fork out more money so I just have to turn them on/off and that solves it.

[jeff]

Picked up a 2013 c300 with 94k miles few days ago, my first German car ever, hope it treats me well

[rgriffith]

The leather itself holds up well, but be careful with jeans-they are prone to tearing at the seam. Unfortunately, replacing this with a genuine Mercedes part is outrageous. Like, 50% current market value of the vehicle outrageous. I got a knock off and you initially couldn't even tell a difference, but now (1 year later), it is evident that the drivers seat is shiny and worn in, while the others are as matte and taught as the day the vehicle left the showroom.

[madoba]

Got a 2012 c250 coupe 2 years ago, it never failed me once. But it really doesn’t like to hold pressure in the tires.

[johngonda]

Only missing one other major issue: The cam phasers will break unexpectedly without warning

[icecoldo]

Best tip take a model starting from 2012 and choose between c200 and c300 avoid the c250 the other ones are way more reliable especially the 200 diesel that one will get you 1million kilometerz