Used 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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DON'T BUY!
tell_the_truth, Ashburn, VA, 11/18/2013
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
161 of 173 people found this review helpful
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the balance shaft gear failure! This is very common issue in all Mercedes Benz cars that have the M272 engine in it. This is a major issue that costs over 5K to replace and that's if your engine is not destroyed by the metal that goes through your engine as this gear/sprocket fails. Do a little research and see for yourself there are multiple class action lawsuits regarding this matter and since 2010 MB USA fails to accept responsibility and sticks its customers with this huge repair bill! Beware this issue starts with the P0016 together with the P0017 engine code with failure soon to follow! Also shame on Edmunds for not listing such a well known issue!
Major defect with Mercedes engine components
md_car_review, 02/08/2015
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
63 of 69 people found this review helpful
The overall reliability for the 2006-2007 W203s is excellent until you encounter failure of the balance shaft gear. My father owns the 2006 model, and the component failures that he experienced with his car are now mirrored at precisely the same mileage on mine. 1) The thermostat valve tends to fail after around 100,000 km. 2) More importantly, the balance shaft gear fails after around 130-140,000 km. This is a MAJOR DEFECT that MB declines to recall. Essentially the gear wears out prematurely, and if not replaced, the engine will eventually fail. The repair cost is $5-6,000. As a consumer, this is unacceptable. Shame on Mercedes-Benz.
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OK ride
DG, 01/23/2007
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a somewhat marginal improvement over the 2004 model we had owned previously. The additional horsepower is welcomed and clearly evident over the 2004. The 7 speed transmission also boosted the long distance MPG to a surprising and respectable 31-32 average. If there is one complaint, it would be the excessive wind noise eminating from the driver side window. To date, all attempts to have the problem rectified have failed. I suppose we will have to just live with the problem until its time to trade again. However, this seemingly small defect will certainly impact our decision to buy a Benz in the future.
True Luxury in an affordable package!
Kris, L.A., 04/28/2007
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We love the 3 setting memory seats and power head rests with height adjustment on both sides not just driver. The 7 speed auto transmission with 2 reverse gears is very smooth, giving 30-31mpg highway at 70-75mph on a cross country trip. The power rear sunshade and excellent climate control just seem to work better than in others cars. Surprisingly more leg room and baby seat room than we expected and more than in several much larger vehicles. Most of all, this is just a very quiet, very smooth, truly luxurious vehicle to drive for miles and miles.
I really enjoy my new MB C280 (thought purchased USED with 37K miles)
newmbkid, Hockessin, DE, 06/29/2013
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 7A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love the car. However the repairs are very expensive. I bought it old from an Accura dealer. I like everything about the car