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At a glance
- Years: 2009 to 2016, with a facelift in 2013.
- Reliability: 3/5. Engines and gearboxes last well, but air suspension, steering and oil pressure faults cost money.
- DIY: 2/5. Air suspension and keyless work need a scanner; chain jobs need a workshop.
- Biggest risks: air suspension failure, low oil pressure on the M276 V6, oil leaks on the OM642 diesel, and rust at sills and arches.
- Prefer: cars with service records and gearbox oil changed every 30,000-40,000 km. Avoid: air-sprung cars that sag after parking, and cars with rust on the sills.
Engines and gearboxes
- OM651 2.1 diesel: see the OM651 guide.
- OM642 3.0 V6 diesel: the heat-exchanger seal leaks oil, after about 200,000 km.
- M271 1.8 petrol: the timing chain can stretch before 100,000 km. Oil can leak at the filter housing.
- M272 3.5 V6: balance-shaft sprockets wear.
- M273 V8 (to 2011): no confirmed fault. Ask for the service history.
- M274 2.0 petrol: no confirmed fault.
- M276 3.0 and 3.5 V6: low oil pump pressure damages bearings and the crankshaft. CarWiki says the chain tensioner was poorly oiled until 2014.
- M278 V8: no confirmed fault.
- 5-speed automatic 722.6: often lasts 250,000-300,000 km with timely oil changes.
- 7G-Tronic 722.9: see the 7G-Tronic guide.
- 9G-Tronic 725.0: early jerking at low mileage is often fixed by a software update.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear air suspension leaks and failures | Cars with air suspension; estate rear only | About 130,000-160,000 km | No confirmed price |
| Body rust at sills and arches | All cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Steering leaks and rack knocks | Hydraulic to 2013, electric after | 140,000-300,000 km | No confirmed price |
| Shocks, bushes and ball joints wear | All cars | 70,000-130,000 km | No confirmed price |
| Water pump leak | Some cars; engines not given | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Brake pads and discs wear fast | All cars | 20,000-60,000 km | No confirmed price |
| Rear SAM damage from blocked sunroof drains | Cars with a sunroof | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Battery drain and keyless faults | All cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Air suspension: a sag after parking or a "vehicle too low" warning points to a fault. A scanner reads it and runs a leak test. Bad result: two air springs or a compressor.
- M276: start cold and listen for chain rattle, and check the oil pressure warning. Bad result: rattling or low pressure.
- M271: start cold and listen for clicks. Ask whether the chain was replaced.
- OM642: look for fresh oil around the heat exchanger and filter housing.
- On a lift, check sills, arches, lower door edges, tailgate and jacking points for bubbling or holed metal, or signs of crash repair.
- Turn the wheel lock to lock. Bad result: whine, rack knock or fluid under the steering gear.
- On a lift, check ball joints and bushes for play, leaks or knocks.
- Check coolant level and temperature on a warm drive. Bad result: low coolant, overheating, or a noisy pump.
- Check the sunroof drains are clear, then test the boot release, rear lamps and reversing camera. A scanner reads data-network (CAN) faults.
- Test keyless opening from each door and the boot, then check the battery after the car has stood. A scanner reads antenna code 889, according to Kfz-Meisterbetrieb Dietrich.
Running costs
| Operational | €179 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €177 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €183 |
| Total per month | €539 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €107 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 1,947
- 25th percentile
- €11,500
- Median price
- €14,999
- 75th percentile
- €18,700
- Median mileage
- 182,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2014
- Dealer share
- 47.3%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €19,945
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