Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse 207/212 E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, 184 PS, 5-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (2009–2011)

Research for this car

Generation guide Mercedes E-Class W212 (2009-2016): known problems and buying guide
A middling buy. Check the air suspension, steering and M276 oil pressure first, since air suspension faults are the biggest risk.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost	Source
Rear air suspension leaks and failures	Cars with air suspension; estate rear only	About 130,000-160,000 km	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Body rust at sills and arches	All cars	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Steering leaks and rack knocks	Hydraulic to 2013, electric after	140,000-300,000 km	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Shocks, bushes and ball joints wear	All cars	70,000-130,000 km	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Water pump leak	Some cars; engines not given	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Brake pads and discs wear fast	All cars	20,000-60,000 km	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Rear SAM damage from blocked sunroof drains	Cars with a sunroof	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Battery drain and keyless faults	All cars	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide

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.
M271: start cold and listen for clicks. Ask whether the chain was replaced.
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.

Operational	€231
Workshop	€152
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€163
Total per month	€546
New-car depreciation (not included)	€98

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2013	21	€13,550	119,800 km
2012	57	€9,977	177,000 km
2011	74	€10,950	150,000 km
2010	84	€9,500	164,000 km
2009	21	€9,890	147,000 km

Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	257	€9,999	€8,350 – €12,000	155,000 km
Oct 2026	257	€9,999	€8,350 – €12,000	155,000 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 8 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Body	Doors	Production years	Running cost per month
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé Elegance Automatik	184 PS	Coupé	2	2010–2011	€543
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé Avantgarde Automatik	184 PS	Coupé	2	2010–2011	€543
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatik	184 PS	Saloon	4	2009–2011	€544
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Elegance Automatik	184 PS	Saloon	4	2009–2011	€546
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Avantgarde Automatik	184 PS	Saloon	4	2009–2011	€542
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY T-Modell Automatik	184 PS	Estate	5	2010–2011	€544
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY T-Modell Elegance Automatik	184 PS	Estate	5	2010–2011	€544
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY T-Modell Avantgarde Automatik	184 PS	Estate	5	2010–2011	€540