
MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 2004 UPDATE
No issues since last update - still running strong. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230 200,000 mi, This video is describing recent problems with my 2013 Mercedes. Update October 2016: Just turned 68K miles. So far, I have not had need to use the extended warranty. I discovered a small crack in one of the rear wheels which was replaced with one I purchased used online. I serviced front and rear brakes (purchased OEM parts online) - a relatively straightforward job. I performed routine maintenance and inspections since the CEL issues I had shortly after I purchased the car. Update April 2016: Overall I have been pleased with this car. Expensive (over $2K), but warranty covered all but $150. Still running strong although I did use the extended warranty last year. Accelerations, 1/4 mile time and top speed for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor automatic (aut. analyzes prices of 10 million used cars daily. Search 15 listings to find the best deals. Overall a positive experience.Īn update: Car now has 72,000 miles on it. Save 895 on Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Kompressor for Sale. In the five years I drove it, the only major repairs were what I described previously. The rear end damage was extensive enough for the insurance company to declare it totaled. Update 10/6/19: In the spring of this year the car was hit while parked in a lot. Recently purchased an extended warranty - just in case. Since then, the car has run nicely - although I do get high speed vibration on certain stretches of highway (probably due the the low profile tires).

A month later a coolant pipe began leaking at the rear of the cylinder head (I replaced this myself). C230 Kompressor Sedan (2003) For cars with Sports Package (Code 949). Indeed, the sprint to 60 mph for the 1.8-liter 2003 model is an unremarkable 8.
MERCEDES KOMPRESSOR C230 2004 FULL
The 1.8L engine had a cam sensor design flaw which leaked oil into the harness (cam sensor seals were replaced under a MB recall by previous owner, but not the oil saturated harness). C230 Kompressor and C240 Sedan (2004) through chassis A 666024, through 4/30/04, through chassis F 593966, through 5/31/04, through chassis R 156265, through 6/30/04, For cars with Sports Package (Code 949). To check oil manually on a 2004 c-230 I purchased a transmission fluid dip stick from the dealer and after I changed the oil (to be sure the oil was full) I put the transmission dip stick down the oil extraction tube several times until I could get the oil mark of the dip stick on the full mark. The new 1.8-liter engine makes 189 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 192 pound-feet at 3500 rpm. Within a month the CEL came on and required a new engine harness and two O2 sensors to repair. I purchased this 2004 C230 Sedan Sport one year ago with about 56K miles on it.
