Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Mercedes B Class faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Mercedes B Class fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Mercedes B-Class (2007-) Fault Guide
Mercedes B-Class (2007-) Fault Guide
We know of 13 MERCEDES B-Class (2007-) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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2 recalls
Here's an example fault on the MERCEDES B-Class (2007-)
What to look for:
Turn on the engine and put the air conditioning on full via the controls on the centre console. Listen carefully for a loud whirring noise coming from the engine.
What it means:
This can mean a fault with the air conditioning pulleys which are driven by the engine and power the air conditioning.
What to do
If you find this fault and the car is under warranty (3 years) then Mercedes Benz may fix the problem for free. Otherwise try to reduce the price of the car by £200.00.
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