2011 Mercedes-Benz C250 (W204) — Repair Solution

1.8L M271.860 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto · Loss Of Power · Engine

Mercedes-Benz C250 (W204) Loss Of Power Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: C250 (W204)
Year: 2011
Engine: 1.8L M271.860 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 65,000
Area: Engine
Category: Loss Of Power

Customer Complaint

The vehicle would not accelerate and displayed ABS and traction control warning lights on the dash.

Problem Summary

Under acceleration, the vehicle felt as though the rear brakes were being applied with an ABS-type pulsation. The car would only move when the accelerator was released. Cruise and stability-related dash messages appeared, including Pre-Safe and ABS/traction unavailable.

Fault codes repeatedly pointed to wheel speed sensor circuit faults, and live data showed both front wheel speed sensors inoperative. Testing revealed no usable signal from the sensors.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERW211128
Vehicle2011 Mercedes-Benz C250 (W204)
Engine1.8L M271.860 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
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