Change Car Spark Plugs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h30–3h30 ~50–350£
Estimated time 0h30–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
E-Class 1984-1996 15
  • 200 CE Petrol (102.963)
  • 200 E, -TE Petrol (102.963)
  • 200, -T Petrol (102.922)
  • 230 CE Petrol (102.982)
  • 230 E, -TE Petrol (102.982)
  • 260 E 4MATIC Petrol (103.943)
  • 280/300 E, -TE 24V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (104.942)
  • 300 / 260 E Petrol (103.940)
  • 300 CE, Cabrio Petrol (103.983)
  • 300 CE-24, Cabrio Petrol (104.980)
  • 300 E, -TE Petrol (103.980)
  • 300 E, -TE Petrol (103.983)
  • 300 E-24, -TE-24 Petrol (104.980)
  • 320 CE, Cabrio Petrol (104.992)
  • 320 E, TE Petrol (104.992)
E-Class 1996-2002 2
  • 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.957)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.914)
E-Class 2002-2009 19
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.941)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.956)
  • 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (271.956)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.922)
  • 240 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.917)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.913)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.943)
  • 280/300 4MATIC, -T Petrol (272.944)
  • 320 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.954)
  • 320, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.949)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.972)
  • 350 CGI, -T Petrol (272.985)
  • 350, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.964)
  • 500 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.969)
  • 500, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.967)
  • 500/550 4MATIC, -T Petrol (273.962)
  • 500/550 Petrol (273.960)
  • 55 AMG Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.990)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (156.983)
E-Class 2009-2016 20
  • 200 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -L Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 CGi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.920)
  • 250 BlueEFF Petrol (272.923)
  • 250 CGI BlueEFF, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 250 CGi Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 BlueEFF, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.952)
  • 300 BlueEFF, -T Petrol (272.952)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.977)
  • 350 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.983)
  • 350, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.952)
  • 350, -T Petrol (272.980)
  • 400, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.820)
  • 400, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.850)
  • 500/550 4MATIC Petrol (273.970)
  • 500/550, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (278.922)
  • 500/550, -T Petrol (273.971)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
E-Class 2016-2023 14
  • 180 Petrol (264.915)
  • 180 Petrol (274.910)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 250, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 / 350 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 300, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920)
  • 350, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.853)
  • 400 4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.823)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 450 4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.823)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (177.980)
  • 63 AMG S Petrol (177.980)
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2009-2016 12
  • 200 CGi BlueEFF Petrol (274.920)
  • 250 Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 BlueEFF Petrol (276.957)
  • 320 Petrol (276.820)
  • 350 CGI BlueEFF, -4MATIC Petrol (276.957)
  • 350 CGi Petrol (272.982)
  • 350 CGi Petrol (272.984)
  • 350 Petrol (272.961)
  • 350 Petrol (272.988)
  • 400 BlueEFF Petrol (276.850)
  • 400 Petrol (276.820)
  • 500/550 Petrol (273.966)
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2017-2022 6
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 200, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 Petrol (274.920)
  • 300, EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 350 EQ-Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 450 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)

What is the role of Mercedes-Benz E-Class spark plugs?

The spark plug generates a spark at the precise moment needed to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of petrol (or LPG) engines. The engine management system controls ignition timing.

When should you change your Mercedes-Benz E-Class spark plugs?

Manufacturers provide replacement recommendations; refer to your vehicle maintenance booklet. Generally replace every 60,000 km (45,000 km for severe use). Some vehicles with long-life plugs (titanium, platinum, iridium) can go 100,000–150,000 km.

How do I know if I need to change my Mercedes-Benz E-Class spark plugs?

Via the EOBD system (mandatory since 2001 on petrol cars), faulty spark plugs will trigger fault codes, typically P0301–P0304 (misfire, cylinders 1–4). Symptoms include: difficulty starting, misfires, reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption.

Is it difficult to change Mercedes-Benz E-Class spark plugs?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spark plug wrench, torque wrench). Key points: wait for cold engine, clean plug well with compressed air before removal, never use a dropped plug, do not grease threads, hand-tighten then torque to specification.

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7 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
E-Class 1984-1996 1984-1996 200 CE Petrol (102.963), 200 D, -TD Diesel (601.912), 200 E, -TE Petrol (102.963), 200, -T Petrol (102.922), 230 CE Petrol (102.982), 230 E, -TE Petrol (102.982), 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962), 250 D, -TD Diesel (602.912), 260 E 4MATIC Petrol (103.943), 280/300 E… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 1996-2002 1996-2002 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.957), 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.914) LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2002-2009 2002-2009 200 CDI Diesel (646.820), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.941), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.956), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (271.956), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 220 CDI, -T Diese… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CDI BlueEFF, BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.925), 200 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -L Petrol (271.860), 200 CGi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.920), 200 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (271.958), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (274.920), 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924), 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.924), 250 BlueEFF Pe… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2016-2023 2016-2023 180 Petrol (264.915), 180 Petrol (274.910), 200 D Diesel (654.920), 200 d, -T Diesel (654.916), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920), 250, -T Petrol (274.920), 3… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CGi BlueEFF Petrol (274.920), 220 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 BlueTEC Diesel (651.911), 250 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 Petrol (274.920), 300 BlueEFF Petrol (276.957), 320 Petrol (276.820), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI Diesel (642.836),… Diesel, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2017-2022 2017-2022 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920), 220 D Diesel (654.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 300 d Diesel (654.920), 300 Petrol (274.920), 300, EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 350 d 4MATIC Diesel (642.873), 350 d Diesel (656.92… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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