Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI: Common Problems & Reliability Guide

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Real, sourced data · last reviewed 2026-07-24

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Rear-Mounted Timing Chain Wear

Engine · severity: High - compounded by a labour-intensive rear-of-block repair and a diesel-noise-masked early warning stage · confidence: 84/100 · 3 cited sources

The specific fault codes and inspection steps to check before you buy, a full repair-cost estimate, TSB/recall reference, and the buyer negotiation tip for this issue are included in the R99 vehicle report.

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