- Engine / equipment
- Mercedes Vito and V-Class W638 (petrol and CDI)
- Period mentioned
- 1996–2003
- Symptoms
- Very fast rust on the bonnet, wings and underside; head gaskets, alternator, oil and water pumps with leaks that overheat the engine; on CDIs, injectors, injection pump and glow plugs; a bell-housing seal that leaks oil and makes the clutch slip; driveshafts, ignition and noisy gearboxes; at inspection, rusty or cracked brake pipes and hoses.
- Possible cause described
- According to CarWiki, the panels were stamped with poorly finished edges that encourage corrosion; faults increase from about 80,000 km.
- Check for the garage
- Check rust and brake pipes thoroughly; check coolant and oil leaks.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Mercedes-Benz
Rust and engines on the Vito and V-Class W638
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check rust and brake pipes thoroughly; check coolant and oil leaks.
What are the symptoms?
Very fast rust on the bonnet, wings and underside; head gaskets, alternator, oil and water pumps with leaks that overheat the engine; on CDIs, injectors, injection pump and glow plugs; a bell-housing seal that leaks oil and makes the clutch slip; driveshafts, ignition and noisy gearboxes; at inspection, rusty or cracked brake pipes and hoses.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Mercedes-Benz
- Engine / equipment
- Mercedes Vito and V-Class W638 (petrol and CDI)
- Period mentioned
- 1996–2003
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Mercedes-Benz Vito / Clase V (W638)2000–2003
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