Change Car Air Filter Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
C-Class 1993-2001 19
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921)
  • 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915)
  • 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.941)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.952)
  • 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960)
  • 220 D Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Petrol (111.961)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974)
  • 240 T Petrol (112.915)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.910)
  • 250 Diesel Diesel (605.910)
  • 250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960)
  • 280 Petrol (104.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.920)
C-Class 2000-2007 27
  • 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946)
  • 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 200 CGI Kompressor, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.942)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.940)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (111.955)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (611.962)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 230 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.981)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.948)
  • 230, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.920)
  • 240 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.916)
  • 240, -T, LPG LPG,Petrol (112.912)
  • 270 CDI, -T Diesel (612.962)
  • 280 4MATIC, T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.940)
  • 30 CDI AMG, -T, -Coupe Diesel (612.990)
  • 32 AMG Kompressor, -T Petrol (112.961)
  • 320 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.953)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.910)
  • 320, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.946)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.970)
  • 350, -T, -Coupe Petrol (272.960)
  • 55 AMG, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.988)
C-Class 2007-2014 31
  • 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820)
  • 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 200 CGi, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.950)
  • 220 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (651.912)
  • 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.921)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF 4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.912)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 CGi, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.860)
  • 280 4MATIC Petrol (272.948)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.947)
  • 300 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.832)
  • 320 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.961)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.960)
  • 350 4MATIC Petrol (272.971)
  • 350 CDI, -T Diesel (642.830)
  • 350 CGI, -T Petrol (272.982)
  • 350, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.957)
  • 350, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.961)
  • 63 AMG "Black Series" Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (156.985)
C-Class 2014-2022 26
  • 160 Petrol (264.915)
  • 160, -T Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 180 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 180 Petrol (264.915)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 200 CDI Diesel (651.921)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.920)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC Petrol (264.915)
  • 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 250, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920)
  • 300 EQ Boost, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (264.920)
  • 300 Petrol (274.920)
  • 350 E (Plug-in Hybrid) Electricity,Petrol (274.920)
  • 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 450 / 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (177.980)
  • 63 AMG S Petrol (177.980)
C-Class 2021-2025 1
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (139.580)
Renew both air filters 0h45–1h30
Renew the air filter 0h30–0h45

What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
C-Class 1993-2001 1993-2001 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921), 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915), 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956), 200, -T Petrol (111.941), 200, -T Petrol (111.952), 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960), 220 D Diesel (604.910… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2000-2007 2000-2007 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921), 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946), 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.962), 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962), 200 … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2007-2014 2007-2014 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913), 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820), 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910), 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952), 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812), 200 CDI BlueEFF, … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2014-2022 2014-2022 160 Petrol (264.915), 160, -T Petrol (274.910), 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 180 D Diesel (654.916), 180 Petrol (264.915), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 200 CDI Diesel (651.921), 200 D Diesel (654.916), 200 D Diesel (654.9… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2021-2025 2021-2025 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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