Common Fault Codes for Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz – common generic codes along with many unique codes. Common faults: oxygen sensors, timing, and fuel system.

Common Codes for Mercedes-Benz

P0171
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF Sensor)
P0300
Ignition Coils
P0016
Crankshaft sensor / Timing chain
P0420
Catalytic Converter
P0400
EGR Valve
P0128
Thermostat
P0700
Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Tips for Mercedes-Benz Owners

P0016 in M271/M272 engines is known as a sign of timing gear wear.
Transmission codes (P0700) require full retrieval from the transmission control unit.

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A-Class · AMG GT · B-Class · C-Class · CLA · CLK · CLS · E-Class · EQA · EQB · EQC · EQE · EQS · EQV · G-Class · GL · GLA · GLB · GLC · GLE · GLK · GLS · M-Class / ML · R-Class · S-Class · SL · SLC · SLK · SLR McLaren · SLS AMG · Sprinter · V-Class · Vaneo · Viano · Vito · X-Class