I BOUGHT A CHEAP MERCEDES E CLASS

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  • @abbottsadventures
    @abbottsadventures Жыл бұрын

    Matt: I hate it when cars are just left to stand Owner: I’m dead

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha decent excuse

  • @fme4099

    @fme4099

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @MrMudplugga

    @MrMudplugga

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂👍

  • @henrikloiske8572

    @henrikloiske8572

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂⚰⚰🪦🪦⚱⚱

  • @RABoCoNESBITT

    @RABoCoNESBITT

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @SexyGreek26
    @SexyGreek26 Жыл бұрын

    Just so you know Matt (at least here in Australia), I’ve never met anyone who makes sure that they actually fix all the issues on the car before selling - and I’ve bought quite a few second hand cars! Honestly goes a long way, and is really appreciated - keep up the good work!!

  • @flickrscreen

    @flickrscreen

    Жыл бұрын

    I concur; here in Oz, used car salesmen are rated with politicians and solicitors on the reptilian scale. Matt's attention to detail and sense of responsibility are unheard of.

  • @ziadmutasim1235

    @ziadmutasim1235

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re lucky if you get x 2 keys in Sydney with a used car.

  • @R1Zig

    @R1Zig

    Жыл бұрын

    It's called business integrity. Not much of it going around these days.

  • @Osquar

    @Osquar

    Жыл бұрын

    Usually in Europe a car dealership has a 6-month warranty on sold cars. So you don’t want to sell cars that would return as expensive fixes.

  • @SuperLloyd84

    @SuperLloyd84

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep. I'm from Victoria and my last used car needed (deep breath) the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, transmission fluid, rear shock absorbers, engine mounts, coolant, AC regas, and a pcv valve. On the bright side the tyres and brakes were in good nick.

  • @e_lumumba
    @e_lumumba Жыл бұрын

    This guy might be the only car dealer in the world who ACTUALLY fixes a car before selling it. Everyone esle just does first aid. Good man.

  • @S-u-p-a

    @S-u-p-a

    2 ай бұрын

    I did that but there was no money to be made. So I quit.

  • @Cloud007.
    @Cloud007. Жыл бұрын

    Love these videos Matt. You're really kicking arse with content. And you're a fantastic role model for getting stuff done.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    @@backupintheday9710 it’s an auto

  • @brettrussell3721
    @brettrussell3721 Жыл бұрын

    There really is not a ‘car salesman’ that can touch you. Your work, ethic, honesty, and add to that your growing numbers of subscribers, your quality videos. You’ve pretty much owned this category. What an achievement.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I don’t really consider myself a car salesman to be fair

  • @calvin1966vintage

    @calvin1966vintage

    9 ай бұрын

    Yep. A car salesman profits from financing and skimping on honest repairs. You however seem to find cars and fix them at cost to benefit your customers. What's your day job?😂

  • @alansorbie4038
    @alansorbie4038 Жыл бұрын

    I got picked up from Athens airport in one of these last week. It had 665,000 km on the clock and still felt as good as my own low mileage w212 which I bought a few years back. 1:07

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Impressive

  • @alansorbie4038

    @alansorbie4038

    Жыл бұрын

    Great cars. Impressive how nice a well cared for high miler can be. On previous work trips to Italy we were driven in a Merc w210 e class 270 cdi with over 400k miles on it, cruising along at 135 mph plus. 4 of my frends and I have recently bought newish E/C220d mercs with the intention of keeping them forever. I’ll let you know how we get on.

  • @MobilediscowirralCoUk

    @MobilediscowirralCoUk

    Жыл бұрын

    There good engines 2.1 they eat glow plugs not sure if thats changed after 2014, Same Cyprus taxi had 336,000km e220. Sad thing is most 70,000 miles owners dont bother getting the gearbox service so when a person around 120,000 gets it can be £££

  • @rickran1647
    @rickran1647 Жыл бұрын

    The w212 is always been my favorite gen of Merc E Class, both normal and AMG variants. I remember I got this as a taxi from Singapore Changi Airport. It still feels very new since it drives so smooth and quiet, almost like a brand new car. And it has done close to 800,000 KMs.. Great car!..

  • @somilalandu7295
    @somilalandu7295 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this generation E class 🔥

  • @colincleary8669
    @colincleary8669 Жыл бұрын

    Great video matt you don't skimp on your work and as you say someone will get a great car after your efforts hats off to you for saving a car and being so honest about your vehicles you certainly are a proper genuine trader and deserve every success that come your way 👍

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @coops1964

    @coops1964

    Жыл бұрын

    You just saved me a longer post pal. Well done Matt, that is a cracking motor for someone who may have thought that they could never afford a Mercedes Benz. The happiness that the new owner will feel is priceless and I just feel that car has a good few years left in it yet thanks to you. Karma will give you a good profit on another car to make up for this one I’m sure.

  • @gileshalliwell3591
    @gileshalliwell3591 Жыл бұрын

    Just watching the subscribers to your channel going up every week! A real tribute to the quality of what you do but also your ability to really connect with your audience and the great journey you take us on with all these cars…

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @LivetoDriveUK
    @LivetoDriveUK Жыл бұрын

    “Field mouse, rat, hungry mechanic?” Matt, this is why we have been subscribed to you for so long. The range of cars featured and your style of presentation and editing is spot on and continues to be tweaked (slow zoom out at the beginning and different crops). Best channel of its type on the tube with a U 💪

  • @nigelbond4056
    @nigelbond4056 Жыл бұрын

    I ran a CLS a couple of years older than this E Class and had so many issues with the springs. Not even a main dealer seemed able to fit the right ones. It eventually looked like this E Class, a bit high at the back, low at the front. Fuel economy was awesome as I was always driving downhill 😂

  • @patrickbateman9197

    @patrickbateman9197

    Жыл бұрын

    But people keep on telling me these Mercs are ultra reliable and built to last 50 years. Nothing goes wrong. Just need to do an oil change.

  • @erebostd

    @erebostd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patrickbateman9197 the same people who are frightened of electric cars, because they are „not reliable“? 😉

  • @patrickbateman9197

    @patrickbateman9197

    Жыл бұрын

    @@erebostd Good job electric cars: Aren't heavy Have crap range Many people can't charge them at home... Here's a tip. The next time you see a charging cable across a public pavement. Stand on it and grind it in to the pavement. Damage it good. I've even disconnected a cable from a car before and pushed the cable in to the gutter.

  • @erebostd

    @erebostd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patrickbateman9197 "spot the American" is way too easy in your case...

  • @garethsaunders1260

    @garethsaunders1260

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patrickbateman9197 you sound like a real whopper. 👍

  • @pclayton5063
    @pclayton5063 Жыл бұрын

    I was curious if you did find anything amiss with the front springs or suspension? No profit but another one saved. 👍

  • @fatbelly27
    @fatbelly27 Жыл бұрын

    Why would you run a Merc and put cheap crappy tyres on it?

  • @aidancoleman3681

    @aidancoleman3681

    11 ай бұрын

    My thought exactly

  • @paultinwell5557

    @paultinwell5557

    11 ай бұрын

    They’re black and round… and cheap. They were probably replaced to sell the car.

  • @goodfes
    @goodfes Жыл бұрын

    Always nice to see a quality car brought back from the brink. I still regret giving up on my w211 when the repairs became more than it's value, it was one of the best cars I have ever owned.

  • @richardgordon1031
    @richardgordon1031 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy these videos Matt. Keep up the good work!

  • @LordAsney
    @LordAsney Жыл бұрын

    Most dealers would just get some lad to clean out the interior and sell it as it is. I love the care Matt takes over these motors.

  • @Awais_384
    @Awais_384 Жыл бұрын

    Keep up the great work Mate love the content 👍 👏 💚

  • @zaidjibril6988
    @zaidjibril6988 Жыл бұрын

    I love it when Matt uploads mercedes content

  • @jasonkok9942
    @jasonkok99429 ай бұрын

    somehow, I think this W212 E-class looks outstanding no matter in pre facelift or new facelift… they are Just awesome! we still keep an 2013 E350 V6 AMG Line package in white colour exterior and black Nappa leather interior, it has almost all options ticked such as Panoramic Glassroof, 9 SRS airbags, rear and side windows blinds, keyless GO, bi-xenon headlamps, 18 inch alloy wheels ( same as in the video ), distronic plus cruise ctrl, memory seats, electric steering column, heated & ventilated seats, blue heat glass all around, harmon kardon sound system, parktronic, power boot, active blind spot assist, lane departure warning and lane keep assist

  • @johndorenski4127
    @johndorenski4127 Жыл бұрын

    I wasn't going to say it Matt but in the end...there comes a point in our lives that we could all do with a good "clean and buff up"...oh and the car as well, someone is going to benefit greatly from the work done on it and you will surely feel a lot happier when you invest the £38 profit in your next car 🙌 lol wish there were more honest used car salesmen well done Matt 🤩🥳

  • @JeffoJonJ

    @JeffoJonJ

    9 ай бұрын

    Bit of b.s no dealer would lose on a car!! Sold for 7.5 at least

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound Жыл бұрын

    I hired one back in 2013. After usually getting Skoda's as hire cars here in Czech Republic, the Mercedes made you feel good. Not so much the difference in how it drove. More the walking up to it and getting in. Even though it wasn't mine, I just hired it for a long weekend.

  • @deankuzera
    @deankuzera Жыл бұрын

    Great viewing, really love your car buying knowledge. I used to live in Romiley and purchased from T&P car sales in the past. Wish all car dealers were as honest as you.

  • @connclissmann6514
    @connclissmann6514 Жыл бұрын

    "Don't know if that's standard?" Welcome to MercLand: *Nothing* is standard, other than 4 wheels, a (basic) steering wheel and statutory minimum lights.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yes that’s right

  • @terrordac-dyl
    @terrordac-dyl Жыл бұрын

    I’m almost sure I’m addicted to this channel now keep up the good work 👍🏻😀

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @bigtommy5977
    @bigtommy5977 Жыл бұрын

    When I got a c220 of the same age a few years back (same engine) I also had to do the DPF sensor, ABS sensor. Seems to be common on these, luckily have an excellent independent merc specialist who sorted all that very cheap. Other than these things it was almost perfect, lasted me 3 years and 25k miles remapped and didn’t miss a beat. Just replaced it with a 350 of the same age, the 6 cylinder gives it a whole different personality. Love that car

  • @stephenlane9127
    @stephenlane9127 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Matt. Nice seeing the E Class back to a healthy state. Great colour. Well done Matt

  • @idiocratease
    @idiocratease Жыл бұрын

    I love how conversational your narratives are

  • @greenzero3389
    @greenzero3389 Жыл бұрын

    Is it correct that you have to pay VAT on the differenec betweem purchase/sale ? £4500 and £6995 ? Even when you've claimed the VAT back on some of the repairs, it makes buying cheap cars needing a lot of repair hard to make proffit on. Could you cover/explain the VAT side of things in a future video? Another great video 👍

  • @alonzoharris222
    @alonzoharris222 Жыл бұрын

    The pre facelift W212 looks so good in 2023 when compared to Mercedes new offerings. Distinctive and aggressive. Always though it looked a bit like a Decepticon transformer. Even prefer the interior on these models to the newer offerings, as they hark back to the W124 Mercs. Another great vid, well done.

  • @brokebuilt4827

    @brokebuilt4827

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed. I prefer the 2009-2013 W212 over the 14+

  • @ZEROCARBONFiXX7MALAYSIA

    @ZEROCARBONFiXX7MALAYSIA

    Жыл бұрын

    I bought one month ago

  • @roziroslan7891

    @roziroslan7891

    8 ай бұрын

    Great video, entertaining presentation, matt! I just bought this w212 exactly like this 3 weeks ago...beautiful teronite grey with 19 inch original amg rim...so happy...!

  • @johnconelly9139

    @johnconelly9139

    4 ай бұрын

    I have a pre face-lift 2013 and am about to purchase an estate 2015. I'm hoping to keep both but I feel the 2013 is a but high on km 260,000 now..

  • @Tyelkormoko
    @Tyelkormoko10 ай бұрын

    enjoyed the detailed video! Great job

  • @ProductofNZ
    @ProductofNZ Жыл бұрын

    When I worked for a dealer, any trade-in they didn't wholesale, they gave a quick wash and a vac and it went onto the lot. They didn't do any work on the car unless the buying customer pointed out an issue.

  • @colinwhite5355
    @colinwhite5355 Жыл бұрын

    Love the depth of knowledge of so many marques and variants which are always a feature of these videos. Would like to have been told why the car sat so nose-heavy or did tight (nonexistent) margins preclude getting that far?

  • @orsoncart802
    @orsoncart802 Жыл бұрын

    281k subs already! I remember when you had about 40k. You’re doing well, Matt! Rightly so. 👍 I have a 350 CDI (Sport) Estate version (the S212 I understand) of that W212. Great car. I see no reason to change it - I’ll leave others to keep up with the Jones’s simian chest-beating. 😁

  • @chrisbolton5461
    @chrisbolton5461 Жыл бұрын

    Totally honest and thorough.

  • @davidminns9799
    @davidminns9799 Жыл бұрын

    You really do turn them around Matt👍 your trimmer does a brilliant job. Again you have saved another 😊

  • @colinwaite697
    @colinwaite697 Жыл бұрын

    I have a W212. A 220CDI, same colour. In the three and a half years I've wned it, I have spent a couple of grand on. Worth it though. Nothing else feels like a Mercedes. I love the way it feels in the hands. Also, that design will never look old. Not in my opinion. Lovely car. Not for everyone though. It's HEAVY.

  • @sarajevo_
    @sarajevo_ Жыл бұрын

    Good to hear your thought process when you're looking at buying cars, really interesting. Thanks for uploading 👍🏼

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    No worries!

  • @jamesmcloughlin4104
    @jamesmcloughlin4104 Жыл бұрын

    This video deserves a thumbs up and you deserve gold medal Matt.

  • @windy2652
    @windy2652 Жыл бұрын

    Keyless? Nah, that's the IR receiver. Hold down Unlock continuously about 10cm from that receiver and all the windows will come down (and sunroof open) as you unlock. Hold down Lock to roll windows up and lock car. Or, with all windows down, start car, move off and press Recirc on climate controls continuously to roll up windows and close sunroof... also called Tunnel mode. Press Recirc again to leave Recirc position. Sweet auto, eh? One of those rare examples of where the pre-facelift looks better than the facelift. Gotta love those Winifredo Camacho lines!

  • @Kelveron
    @Kelveron Жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always. I like the look of this E Class generations pre-face lift model. The split front headlights and the rear lights looked distinctive and not like other Mercs. So what does Mercedes do with the facelift,? It changes the front and rear lights to look almost exactly look like the S Class & the C Class, and lose the E Class's distinctive look! The usual Mercedes' Russian doll styling approach!

  • @SDav21

    @SDav21

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the face-lift of this is the best looking E ever. The dual torch LEDs still made it distinctively E Class. Also, the rear light itself wasn't different it was just the LED light signature that they changed. I still see many people thinking the W212 face lift is a new model.

  • @amgjens

    @amgjens

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SDav21 Same i love the facelift. Mercedes wanted to say goodbye to the '4-eyed-face' (Vieraugengesicht) that was present since the W210, and go back to a more simplistic design reminiscent of the W124.

  • @whathasxgottodowithit3919.
    @whathasxgottodowithit3919. Жыл бұрын

    Great content as always Matt, Recently it seems every car is a disaster for you, however you would not be in business if that was the case, and it does make great content for us. :-)

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 Жыл бұрын

    Love your work 👍

  • @joepapa1982
    @joepapa1982 Жыл бұрын

    Another fab video, thanks so much. Not surprised about the cost of repairs but the outcome is lovely and it looks sharp.

  • @StreetSoldierUK
    @StreetSoldierUK Жыл бұрын

    Looks like it’s cigar time for me, nice one mate.

  • @callummackinnon1050

    @callummackinnon1050

    Жыл бұрын

    What you have? 💨 🥃

  • @StreetSoldierUK

    @StreetSoldierUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@callummackinnon1050 I had the Alec Bradley, Black Market Robusto, very good cigar.

  • @JezNashMusic
    @JezNashMusic Жыл бұрын

    Here’s hoping that the ad revenue and whatnot for this excellent vid compensates for the lack of profit! Superb content as usual, and good on you for saving another decent vehicle. May whoever ends up with this one truly appreciate your hard work!

  • @airtimer2958
    @airtimer2958 Жыл бұрын

    What a coincidence. I was just browsing KZread randomly and got one of your videos recommended again after not having them recommended for some reason for a few months, and a few days after our uncles 2010/11 Mercedes W212 E350 CDI 4 matic came to us for service, this video shows up lol. Great video!

  • @markbriggs5531
    @markbriggs553110 ай бұрын

    I so admire how you do everything properly. Inspirational.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I try

  • @habsom1406
    @habsom1406 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if the rear springs have been changed at some point because it looks rather high at the rear imo. I think it could potentially look quite sporty if the rear was lowered too to match the front as long as it didn't ruin the ride quality. Or perhaps that heavy 2.1 diesel engine has compressed the front springs over time. A brave man to venture into a mouldy E coli-ss Benz without PPE.

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton Жыл бұрын

    The E class is in a class of it's own. 90s build quality was stupendous.

  • @jimbod9116
    @jimbod9116 Жыл бұрын

    Mate i like your channel because i have never had a decent car, i have never earnt a lot and had 3 kids so dumb as dirt really but i have always appreciated the cars that i had and i really enjoy your attitude towards the old and unloved because if you are not trying to make a profit like yourself and just need a reliable banger its good to hear where the bargains are, thankyou.

  • @shaunwest3612
    @shaunwest3612 Жыл бұрын

    Great video HPA, sorry for your loss 🙄👍

  • @markpaul1154
    @markpaul1154 Жыл бұрын

    Having owned an E class I can tell you, soon as any mechanic sees that badge, they know they are on treble profit time.

  • @Josh_0579

    @Josh_0579

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually know a lot of mechanics who drive e classes themselves, especially the W211 version

  • @davidorama6690

    @davidorama6690

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s largely because they think they can fleece the customer rather than Mercedes is expensive to maintain; if Yu think a Mercedes is expensive just wait until you drive an aging BMW.

  • @andersnielsen6044

    @andersnielsen6044

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidorama6690 Or a Volvo, Audi... A Mercedes is cheaper to run than a similar Opel or any other middleclass car.

  • @AA-os1sg

    @AA-os1sg

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@davidorama6690Is Lexus ageing also problem?

  • @TheXennner

    @TheXennner

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AA-os1sg yes it is. I had an IS350.. it maybe related to Toyota but dont for a second think that just cos its Japanese and Toyota, that it will be cheap to run. That being said it was quite a wonderful car.. I bought mine with high kilometres and fixed her up and it was purring ….

  • @duncands9172
    @duncands9172 Жыл бұрын

    I really am a great fan of your channel Matt and I am always interested to see what you are going to come up with next. I remember when I saw the first W212 in Mercedes garage back in 2009, it was bit of a slap in the face for me because I had really taken to the W211. It has beautiful clean lines and I love that long wheel base look so it took me a while to get use it but I do like the Elegance spec however if I was going for an E class, it would be a W211 as it still doesn't look dated, and could be a future classic, and I still like this era of E clasd very much

  • @yeahnoway111
    @yeahnoway111 Жыл бұрын

    1:25 Just so you know there are actually halogen models with the washers too! it was an option. But all halogen models have round fog lights and DRLs in the bumper. (Although some markets in Asia didn't have the DRLs on the base models) unless someone had retrofitted the better looking LED DRLs. Also the parking lamps on bi-xenon and ILS models are a round LED light instead of a old school reflector on the halogens.

  • @ingmihaiflorea
    @ingmihaiflorea Жыл бұрын

    The video quality and effects are definitely much better in this. Don't know what you're doing but you're getting better by the day! Really improving your production value!!! Car is also neat...once it's rummaged your pockets lol

  • @PhilipBallGarry
    @PhilipBallGarry Жыл бұрын

    Nice car Matt. To be fair, considering the potential list of possible mechanical and electrical issues a ten year old car could've had, it's not too bad. No profit for you this time and the buyer will benefit from your investment. You've yet again saved a very nice car though which could last another ten years. By which time, like my W204 C Class it will be worthless by then due to ULEZ incompatibility 😭

  • @timaskew4837
    @timaskew4837 Жыл бұрын

    Great videos. My S class (of this era) was the most expensive (to service) and fault prone care I have ever owned. Never again.

  • @tcaudiobooks737

    @tcaudiobooks737

    Жыл бұрын

    Utter shite them! All plasticy and horrible. The W222 was a much, much better car.

  • @alfiesands1823
    @alfiesands182310 ай бұрын

    Love the content bud 😊

  • @firstnamelastname9631
    @firstnamelastname9631 Жыл бұрын

    I was surprised to see you hit almost 1000 views within 10m of posting the vid. Always fun to watch.

  • @1970sthrowback
    @1970sthrowback Жыл бұрын

    Sorry Matt, been stung too many times with German money pits ( says he that now owns a Jag XF ) I nearly bought one of these but a E350 Sport but I diverted on the way to view and ended up with the Jag. Japanese for me from now on

  • @joewilson1295
    @joewilson1295 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Matt. The Merc looks stunning now. Did it turn out there was no issue with the low front end/high rear end?

  • @MrSonicAdvance
    @MrSonicAdvance Жыл бұрын

    Reminds me a bit of the face-lifted MK3 Skoda Octavia, the way the headlamps are split. Glad you could give the old bus a new lease of life.

  • @tomrussell7225
    @tomrussell7225 Жыл бұрын

    I do like these - a lot - good balance between cost, comfort and generally being something nice to cover a huge chunk of distance in. Did you ever figure out why the front looks so low in comparison to the rear?

  • @Zack-hn2ui

    @Zack-hn2ui

    Жыл бұрын

    Rear suspension probably stuck in winter mode !!! It does that all the time !! The suspension on that car is a total nightmare !! Hated that car !! It looks nice !!! Thats all !!!

  • @fuzion8292

    @fuzion8292

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a w212 facelift And the rear does sit higher

  • @MKRM27

    @MKRM27

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Zack-hn2ui you love an exclamation mark, don’t you?

  • @Zack-hn2ui

    @Zack-hn2ui

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MKRM27 yep !!!!!! Big time !!! When we talk about a mercedes E class, even more exclamation point !!! Cause this car gave me a ton of problems !!!!!! Sorry !!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @snbala
    @snbala Жыл бұрын

    We had a 2015 facelift model in the family years ago, it kept eating through O2 sensors and chucking EML lights which was annoying and costly. The Interior is dated but exterior has held up well for a 10 year old Mercedes. I would rather have a BMW 5 series over this though. Great video as always.

  • @doru10922

    @doru10922

    Жыл бұрын

    What 15 years?

  • @roymorrison6713

    @roymorrison6713

    Жыл бұрын

    @@doru10922 , he’s from the future and I’m asking for this weekends lottery numbers😂

  • @doru10922

    @doru10922

    Жыл бұрын

    @@roymorrison6713 let's share the win :)))

  • @snbala

    @snbala

    Жыл бұрын

    @@doru10922 typo error. Corrected.

  • @doru10922

    @doru10922

    Жыл бұрын

    @@snbala don't worry, it's fine

  • @kaykay9693
    @kaykay9693 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Funny enough I’ve just purchased 2011 e class with the same situation as yours. Will definelty want to see the updates of your purchase

  • @3BBer
    @3BBer3 ай бұрын

    This channel is brilliant I love it

  • @barron204
    @barron204 Жыл бұрын

    These were/are taxis in Paris. Nice cars.

  • @BRMCaptChaos
    @BRMCaptChaos Жыл бұрын

    Unlucky Matt. You didn't deserve all that. Wife still rocking her 08 C class with 165k on, and it's £1000 a year, every year for something. Even on that, I still make sure she's got decent Michelins on though. Worth more than the car perhaps, but less than her life.

  • @mikaelwiberg2938
    @mikaelwiberg2938 Жыл бұрын

    I own a 2011 S212 220 cdi, and I absolutly love it. It drives like a locomotive, pulls nicely and feels really well built. But the costs to repair it is nothing but crazy. On mine I´ve changed motor mounts, gearbox mount, ABS sensors and now the airmatic suspension acts a bit.... low on air some mornings... But I´m gonna keep it and next car willl be a E350 cdi. And as usual , great video!!!

  • @Jahmed5635
    @Jahmed5635 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this shape e class, absolutely stunning elegance and class!

  • @neilashton9244
    @neilashton9244 Жыл бұрын

    Great content as always. I liked the coupe version of this era of E Class, mate of mine had one, it did just over 300,000 miles from new and barely anything went wrong. Call me cynical but I'm not convinced the modern petrol hybrids will have quite the same longevity as these older diesel mercs.

  • @darshitcumdeepgupta6998

    @darshitcumdeepgupta6998

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol the toyota petrol hybrids do 1 million miles on original engine and gearbox. Whereas my E220d is currently waiting for a Nox sensor that is on back order and im having to use my daughters car. So enjoying 'German reliability' !

  • @neilashton9244

    @neilashton9244

    Жыл бұрын

    @Darshit Cumdeep Gupta Comparing Toyota's reliability to other manufacturers is like comparing Heinz beans to supermarket own brand. My point was more older Mercedes vs New hybrid Mercedes.

  • @darshitcumdeepgupta6998

    @darshitcumdeepgupta6998

    Жыл бұрын

    @@neilashton9244 oh my mate had a e300 merc hybrid about 5 yrs ago and the Merc hybrid battery failed. And Merc wanted £10k. Ridiculous. Merc were decent 20 30 years ago but now they have rubbish quality. Always under Ford and the French cars for reliability and build. They are going the JLR way and treating us customers as mugs. Same with my wifes Audi Q7, 2 years old but is rattling . Not acceptable.

  • @Guapito1973

    @Guapito1973

    8 ай бұрын

    I have the E350 CDi Coupe AMG Line from 2011. I’ve had it 7 years and it still brings a smile to my face. It’s been an excellent car. The V6 diesel is very responsive and yet it does 47mpg.

  • @hybridownzDK

    @hybridownzDK

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Guapito1973 hi I'm looking to get a 2013-15 facelift e class coupe is there any issues with the e350d blutec or should I get e220d? Thanks and high mileage ok?

  • @howardlake6178
    @howardlake6178 Жыл бұрын

    I think this is the beauty of your channel. You can make some, indirect profit, from entertaining us with a sense of humour so similar to mine 😂😂

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! I’m grateful for that

  • @hughmcneillie743

    @hughmcneillie743

    Жыл бұрын

    Does this year E. Class not have air suspension?

  • @MrMirajjarim
    @MrMirajjarim Жыл бұрын

    I have one and I love it. The preface lift looks way better the the pace lifted ones

  • @theonetruemeerkat
    @theonetruemeerkat Жыл бұрын

    That's cleaned up bloody well, wouldn't think twice about buying that! Perfect cruiser for motorway driving etc

  • @ammanbutt7531
    @ammanbutt7531 Жыл бұрын

    Oh no, I actually feel bad that it didn’t go to plan. You’re too generous for a car dealer Matt, honestly the amount of people who sell absolute garbage vehicles nowadays, yet you take it on and bring it back to the showroom condition, regardless how much its costing you. Should be proud of yourself, different from the rest is our High Peak Autos!💙

  • @shane6115
    @shane6115 Жыл бұрын

    I actually love the look of that model E class, you love good gearbox service don’t ya Matt

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    They’re good looking cars even after all those years

  • @MarthaMansbridge

    @MarthaMansbridge

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree but I remember the furore when images of those quad headlamps emerged! It’s aged well - same as the infamous Austin Allegro ‘Quartic’ steering wheel - now they’re in every car…. 🤣

  • @shane6115

    @shane6115

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MarthaMansbridge . The allegro, Jesus even as a kid when they were new out I hated those car, they were an abomination of a car. I think they put a square steering into them to take your mind of the rest of the car…

  • @andysalter4473
    @andysalter4473 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Mat! I

  • @michaelforde4373
    @michaelforde4373 Жыл бұрын

    Quality video he never disappoints

  • @tonypacke6954
    @tonypacke6954 Жыл бұрын

    Quite a nice looking car. There obviously wasn't an issue with the front looking a bit low compared to the rear then.

  • @MotivationVideos2525

    @MotivationVideos2525

    Жыл бұрын

    🎉

  • @danielbrooker6859

    @danielbrooker6859

    Жыл бұрын

    That is interesting isn't it. Because its not right, mine doesn't look the same

  • @redmed10

    @redmed10

    10 ай бұрын

    It's a pity he didn't mention anything about low front. Left us hanging a bit there. New springs would have perhaps put him in a loss making situation.

  • @Ianw236
    @Ianw236 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe you don’t go to these cars with gloves and antibac wipes !

  • @lukaszkorzeniewski1568
    @lukaszkorzeniewski1568 Жыл бұрын

    The best channel about used cars. Thank you for your videos!

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Glad you think so!

  • @miamimo70
    @miamimo70 Жыл бұрын

    Great cars, had to sell our facelift 2013 because of ulez 😢 got almost the same money back after 2 yrs of ownership tho.

  • @jimbandit1250sa
    @jimbandit1250sa Жыл бұрын

    What was the problem with front end suspension Matt or was it ok anyway, great insight and a bit shocking to learn u don’t always make a profit 🤞😉

  • @petticlone

    @petticlone

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, it still looks a bit low at the front after all the work was done

  • @marc7388

    @marc7388

    Жыл бұрын

    The Sport models sit very low at the front... lowered suspensions on them... I recently bought my wife a 13 plate B class B200 Sport , sat terribly low at the front . My mechanic fitted spacers on the front springs which brought it up 35mm .. Sits a lot better now...

  • @cnut2703
    @cnut2703 Жыл бұрын

    You also failed to mention that you could save YOURSELF money IF you did a vehicle history check before you bought the car, and not the other way around, the opposite to what you tell us to do.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    I do it for my own entertainment and yours but I would always recommend doing one beforehand

  • @royfontaine5526

    @royfontaine5526

    Жыл бұрын

    The check didn’t show up anything untoward anyway? Plus he’s a trader so much of what he buys will be blind, with chances taken. Par for the course. Traders are sometimes “obliged” to accept cars from their regular sources - and inevitably sometimes there will be lemons.

  • @mondo_stunts27
    @mondo_stunts273 ай бұрын

    Im loving this, mine has almost all the same issues minus the mold because it’s incredibly dry here year round. Been fixing it up as the second owner.

  • @kevincroft9848
    @kevincroft9848 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Matt Iam proud of you doing up this Merc . Someone will get a really good car now you have made this car like new. You are very good at what you do as a car salesman and most of all you are a man of honest and integrity Well done Matt Kevin from Radcliffe Yes I would buy a car from you because I know iam getting good value for my money

  • @alundavies5171
    @alundavies5171 Жыл бұрын

    the amount you spend at ur mechanics you want to employ a mechanic and run ur own workshop! money to be made in two streams then lol

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    Жыл бұрын

    I know but I don’t think I have the energy for that

  • @alundavies5171

    @alundavies5171

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HighPeakAutos High Peak Mechanics and restorations!! you have the buying skills and the buisness ones!! and when ur mechanics are on the payroll far cheaper than outsourcing!!

  • @alundavies5171

    @alundavies5171

    Жыл бұрын

    Could be a really great video stream buisnes also! all us car mad sods love seeing a wreck made good!!

  • @ParzivalPheonix
    @ParzivalPheonix Жыл бұрын

    9:12 Kamala Harris

  • @tcaudiobooks737

    @tcaudiobooks737

    Жыл бұрын

    The woman is a spaz

  • @royeady800
    @royeady800 Жыл бұрын

    Fed up with car vertical checks on so many channels

  • @shahsheikh541
    @shahsheikh541 Жыл бұрын

    Nice car, you brought it back to top condition👏👏👏

  • @mikekelly-yx6yp
    @mikekelly-yx6yp7 ай бұрын

    Matt - well done. Very well produced. Seamless communication - well conceived.

  • @Si1983h
    @Si1983h Жыл бұрын

    I love the Estate models of these, I’ve driven a few including the 220 CDI and the 350 CDI… all the diesel engines are pretty solid… they can sit a bit funny if they’ve been standing a while, they have air suspension.

  • @Ashman2489
    @Ashman2489 Жыл бұрын

    Love my E class cruising around the High peak

  • @gregmitchell5594
    @gregmitchell55948 ай бұрын

    Good luck with the new channel guys, it’s going to be a cracking car

  • @zevihome4809
    @zevihome4809 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite looking e-class!

  • @maputomuppet2322
    @maputomuppet2322 Жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this one, ever since it had a 'background' role in the KIa Sorento vid :). Thank you ! Speed sensitive power steering is a god sense as it gives extra ooomph when parking. Got rid of my Mercedes because it did not have it and was a pig to park in tight spots.

  • @karlmabe1649
    @karlmabe1649 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely car for the money , will pop over to your online forecourt to see it again

  • @mustafad8263
    @mustafad8263 Жыл бұрын

    You're fantastic, wish everybody treated a car the way you do.

  • @Dr.Jellyfingers
    @Dr.Jellyfingers Жыл бұрын

    My next car purchase just has to be from you, stunning stuff!

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