| Issue ID | 1432208 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11054545 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 07/12/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle has only 50k miles. I am the only owner and i purchased the vehicle in 2010 (new) with only 9 miles. I have completed all required services to date. In may i had the ab service complete and the check engine light was on. I was told it was likely due to the need of having the spark plugs change based on time not mileage. Now i am being told the outcome of the check engine light on is due to a misfire code for cylinder one, failed sds compression test. Cylinder one failed cylinder leak down test at 80%. Exhaust valve seats failing causing exhaust valves not to fully close. We are unable to repair the valve seat on cylinder head and it is necessary to replace passenger side cylinder head. Only camshafts and cam adjusters can be transferred. New head will come with new valves. There are repeated reports from other owners with this same issue-resulting in enormous repair cost. This is a defect and mercedes-benz need to consume the cost, especially since the vehicle has less than $50k miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49884 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAYMARKET, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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