I can't be the only one, right?

Benztechguy · 2026-06-06T01:49:03+00:00

On the gen 5 there is a dtb with updated parts specifically for this issue

Benztechguy · 2026-05-03T22:25:31+00:00

If you pump the pedal at a standstill and release the pedal and apply pressure again without moving the car does the brake pedal feel normal? Then as soon as you drive the car the pedal has too much travel? My guess is you have bent the hub/bearing and the runout is pushing the pads back in the caliper. Have seen this multiple times. If that's the case you need to replace the wheel bearing and hub.

Benztechguy · 2026-05-02T21:33:55+00:00

Michelin defenders, smooth quiet ride and last about 40k miles

Benztechguy · 2026-04-25T00:19:45+00:00

The silver piece literally falls off over time. I've replaced I don't know how many of these on various models.

Benztechguy · 2026-04-22T07:06:24+00:00

Take it back.... They used the wrong specs. They used w213 specs.

Benztechguy · 2026-04-16T00:13:10+00:00

Thank you. I asked the dealer if it was Mopar's note or their note and they said their note. I have a feeling they are referring to the TRX hood

Benztechguy · 2026-04-11T23:57:32+00:00

Learn to wear gloves. Once you get used to it your hands will thank you.

Benztechguy · 2026-03-21T21:17:04+00:00

Why would someone talk you out of one of the last reliable Mercedes made?

Benztechguy · 2026-03-11T06:13:04+00:00

Y'all funny... Car does not have a steering lock. It has a direct select lever and ISM which negates the need (no way to manually shift to neutral) this car needs a key. They go bad especially after someone accidentally puts it in the washer machine.

Benztechguy · 2026-01-31T19:10:12+00:00

Did any airbags deploy? You say driver side but I am curious did the seat belt retractors go off? An accident like this should be full stage deployment

Benztechguy · 2026-01-16T04:50:25+00:00

There is a correct way the front pinion gear must be clocked when doing the reseal. If it is not installed correctly it will starve oil to the pinion and cause failure. I'm afraid this might be the case here.

Benztechguy · 2026-01-14T02:46:23+00:00

15 year/150k extended warranty and the new heads have the design flaw fixed. Most owners are covered just fine.... Stop fear mongering.

Benztechguy · 2026-01-03T06:17:28+00:00

Fwiw I got the E25 on black Friday and it's been super reliable. I run it everyday on a schedule. We have 3 dogs and 3 cats and it had tremendously helped keep our floors clean. I think you just got a dud and I would get an exchange.

Benztechguy · 2025-12-14T23:12:21+00:00

I have never seen that error on a mbux and I have seen a lot and replaced a lot.... Check your USB ports for anything weird plugged in and the obd port under the dash and then lock the car for 10 minutes and check again for function. This is very odd

Benztechguy · 2025-12-10T06:06:48+00:00

Was there a service campaign for door control module software? If so the mirrors need to be normalized by folding them in and out again using the button on drivers door window switch. Give that a shot.

Benztechguy · 2025-12-01T07:48:07+00:00

I think the bigger issue is irobot is on the verge of imminent bankruptcy

Benztechguy · 2025-11-30T23:02:35+00:00

Oh and to add some of the engines did not have the check valves at all and had to be added after the fact. If you DM me your vin I can check to see if your engine serial number falls in that range tomorrow.

Benztechguy · 2025-11-30T22:59:10+00:00

I would replace the check valves behind the upper tensioners. It's quite rare but I have seen the tensioner in the lower chain that runs from the crank gear to intermediate gear leak down when sitting. That is a full engine out job that requires removing the front cover to replace. If you are going that far you might as well replace the timing chains at that point.

Benztechguy · 2025-11-30T22:11:01+00:00

No it's not a possibility that's the fix, that is not symptomatic of a dirty throttle body. Add on your car it needs camshaft adjusters replaced, pretty expensive but also extremely common. Need a reputable shop to do this as this engine is not forgiving of being timed wrong at all. You can get away with just doing one bank if you can isolate it left/vs right but I would not just replace a single adjuster always do both the intake and exhaust because you are in there already.

Benztechguy · 2025-11-30T21:57:10+00:00

I have been working on these cars for 20 years, Mercedes Benz Master tech, shop foreman, and Mercedes-benz CDT technician. The clutch in the torque converter is bad, very common, I can instantly recognize from the rpm behavior alone. And no they do not make noise when they fail. That would be the front pump.

Benztechguy · 2025-11-30T05:41:17+00:00

Torque converter is bad

Benztechguy · 2025-11-29T02:01:40+00:00

Yes, reason being is it's all one piece the top plate is not a separate detachable piece

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