No i had the garage fit it but it was fitted in the same day they told me it wasn't a hard jobDid you fit it yourself?
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No i had the garage fit it but it was fitted in the same day they told me it wasn't a hard jobDid you fit it yourself?
Hi, we're just starting this fight with Mercedes now.Thanks everyone. My 2008 C-class W204 rear subframe was found to be rotted out this week. Phoned local Poole Mercedes dealership and asked for the after sales manager in regard to this ‘serious safety issue’. He claimed to have never seen/heard of this issue, said that as it was over 8 years old, he could not see that Mercedes would be interested, but that if I got car to them he would inspect it. I called my breakdown provider (auto-aid) and they transported it for me (free). They inspected it, said it was unsafe to drive and that they would contact Mercedes corporate. A few hours later, I got a call to say that Mercedes had agree to pay for subframe, including labour. Manager pointed out that I also had an issue with ‘break fluid lines’ and that they need to be replaced as it’s usually very expensive as it requires the subframe to be removed. I am obviously very happy with the outcome, and hope that if you have the same issue, have the same response.
Sorry about your mishap.
This is dangerous.
Now you know why wax oiling the under carriage is so very much important!
Recycled or inferior steel Q. used for manufacturing suspension arms causes stress on material, stuff won't last long, not even the thin paint protects anything from salt.
You can prolong the life on the components if you wax oil these components.
Dinitrol is a good treatment avoiding future metal cancer.
I have a 2010 c class also with a rotten rear subframe I contacted Mercedes at Derby They asked me to take it in for inspection Then they phoned me that they would replace it free of charge with no hassle what so ever Keep up the great work Mercedes I'm a very happy chappyThanks everyone. My 2008 C-class W204 rear subframe was found to be rotted out this week. Phoned local Poole Mercedes dealership and asked for the after sales manager in regard to this ‘serious safety issue’. He claimed to have never seen/heard of this issue, said that as it was over 8 years old, he could not see that Mercedes would be interested, but that if I got car to them he would inspect it. I called my breakdown provider (auto-aid) and they transported it for me (free). They inspected it, said it was unsafe to drive and that they would contact Mercedes corporate. A few hours later, I got a call to say that Mercedes had agree to pay for subframe, including labour. Manager pointed out that I also had an issue with ‘break fluid lines’ and that they need to be replaced as it’s usually very expensive as it requires the subframe to be removed. I am obviously very happy with the outcome, and hope that if you have the same issue, have the same response.
Hi , does not matter how bad or good the not centre is is an government approved !Hi, we're just starting this fight with Mercedes now.
No other rust on the car but the rear near side of the sub frame has snapped! On the way to the MOT centre!
Do you mind my asking where abouts you are?
Some people get help from MB and others don't. Awful that an integral structure of the car should go like this, supposed to last a lifetime!
Tried fobbing us off saying it's not a known fault to them
Also trying to fob us off because it wasn't a main dealer but an MOT is an MOT surely? Flew through the last one with the same garage.
We have to get it to them at our cost and inspect first. Didn't comment on the pictures we sent them!
Thank you.
Hi , very good questionWhat's your service history ?
Hi , bet you that is you had the material analysed it would be poor quality and or under gauge and comes from China.I have a 2010 c class also with a rotten rear subframe I contacted Mercedes at Derby They asked me to take it in for inspection Then they phoned me that they would replace it free of charge with no hassle what so ever Keep up the great work Mercedes I'm a very happy chappy
Hi , agree with what you say but I would suggest that the subframes are not strong enough from the outset.Sorry about your mishap.
This is dangerous.
Now you know why wax oiling the under carriage is so very much important!
Recycled or inferior steel Q. used for manufacturing suspension arms causes stress on material, stuff won't last long, not even the thin paint protects anything from salt.
You can prolong the life on the components if you wax oil these components.
Dinitrol is a good treatment avoiding future metal cancer.
I have a 2010 w204 220 d And every time I braked the back wanted to turn right rear subframe was rotten so took it to Inchcape at Derby main Mercedes dealer and they were so helpful and replaced it free of charge + offered me a curtesy car It looks like it depends on what dealer you take it toI had the exact same problem with my W204 , subframe was rotting and it had pulled out the rear arm.
Rang Mercedes and was quoted over £1000 for subframe alone. Was a waste of time ringing them as as usual they were unhelful.
However I found a company called Eurosubframes selling them new for less than half the price. After a phone call with the very helpful guys in the office i ordered one from them.
The part arrived and fitted perfectly, bushes all intact. I could not have been happier with the service and the part supplied. To make things even better I opened the envelope which accompanied the part to find out it has 5 YEAR WARRANTY . WOWWWW.
Immediately put my mind at ease.
My advise is use these guys for a quick , reliable and pleasant purchase. So much better than paying over £1000 with MB with less warranty.
I have attached there website and phone number.
EUROSUBFRAMES - 02844615148
MERCEDES W204 2007-2014 C CLASS REAR SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER AXLE
. *** MERCEDES W204 C CLASS 2007-2014 REAR SUBFRAME CROSSMEMBER AXLE OEM Part Number: A2043509702 Fitment: Mercedes W204 2007-2014 Kit contents: Rear Axle Beam with Bushes Condition: New OEM Quality replacement part. The Rear Axles on this platform suffer from corrosion and wear in the bushes...www.eurosubframes.com
Last November 2021 I got a letter from Mercedes saying they would change the front two air bag assemblies as due to specific climactic conditions the charge cartridges could fracture under activation and possibly not work properly. Anyway about a month after the job was done I got a call from the dealer (Southport, UK) to say that the routine inspection they do prior to any work had revealed corrosion to the rear sub frame. They had referred it to HO and was given the OK to replace again free of charge. After over forty years of owning cars I've never known anything like it, amazing. The thing is my car is a 2008 C220 W204, it's in fantastic condition but has no official service history after 2013 just a few replacement parts invoices from the odd garage or two. If your car is about my cars age with this problem then give your dealer a call and don't take no for an answer. The job was completed yesterday 15th Feb 2022.I have a W204 C280 2007 4 door saloon. The rear subframe has rotted through, no other rust on the car, yet There are no new ones available from Merc in the UK. I was looking on e-bay, they have a number available etc. But which ones fit my car. The old one has the following 2043503804 as the 10 didgit number.
Withe 204 3804 as the large numbers top right of the label.
My querry is which other numbered subframes will fit, as none of the ones I can find have this exact sequence. Help please as vehicle off the road it not good at the moment.
Live Long & Prosper Graham W
...Anyway about a month after the job was done I got a call from the dealer (Southport, UK) to say that the routine inspection they do prior to any work had revealed corrosion to the rear sub frame. They had referred it to HO and was given the OK to replace again free of charge.
I discovered mine was rotten when I had to break hard,the back end tried to overtake me and the vehicle was rattling.When I got it looked at it was was totally rotten,rest of the car is fine,I tried 4 MB dealers and was told in no uncertain terms, nothing doing.I got intouch with a guy in Oldham who recondition them and puts new bushes on £468.00 delivered,I covered it in Bee's wax and got it fitted by a local garage I have since learned it is not an uncommon problem but MB will not admit it.Today I discovered my TCU has gone that's another £500 +£300 fitting.I have had the car 12 months and done less than 2000 miles in it.2010 c220 Blue eff has 108,648 miles on it
Correct,“Caveat Emptor"Presumably you bought it in a private sale? I.e. no warranty and no statutory consumer rights?
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