Used Mercedes-Benz E200

What to know before buying: Mercedes-Benz E200

From 3 forum threads and 1 press test · updated 12/10/2026

What the reviews say

• Across 51 owner reviews, the E200 has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5.[4]one source
• Reviews rate comfort at 4.9, while handling, reliability and design each score 4.8 out of 5.[4]one source
• Owners highlight material quality, sound insulation, cabin space, body design and handling.[4]one source
• A forum contributor describes older E200s as durable and comfortable, while warning that age can bring assorted faults.[1]one source

Typical faults

• Owners of 1996–1997 petrol E200s reported failed indicators and hazard lights; relay repair restored the indicators on a 1996 car, while another car's hazard-light fault remained.[2][3]

  1996–1997 · petrol

• On a 1997 petrol E200, the high beams intermittently failed to switch on, including the flash function.[2]one source

  1997–1997 · petrol

• A 1997 E200 had a failed left-rear window, inoperative rear window switches and a broken child-lock button.[2]one source

  1997–1997

Which engine and version to take

• The sources identify only a 1996 petrol/LPG E200 and provide no evidence that this engine option is preferable to others.[1]one source

What to check at the inspection

• On 1996–1997 petrol cars, test the indicators and hazard lights in every switch position; if they misbehave, inspect the relay as well.[2][3]
• On a 1997 car, test both continuous high beams and the flash function because intermittent failure was reported.[2]one source
• Test both rear windows from the front and rear switches, and check the child-safety lock button.[2]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]forums.mbclub.bg — E 200 - Общи теми за моделите - Мерцедес-Бенц Клуб ... · forum
2. [2]forums.mbclub.bg — Малко проблемче с Мерцедес Е200 - Електро · forum
3. [3]forums.mbclub.bg — Малко проблемче с Мерцедес Е200 - Страница 2 · forum
4. [4]auto.ria.com — 51 відгук про Mercedes-Benz E 200 · press

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