Mercedes-Benz

X-Class 470 inspection checklist

2017-2020 · 3 things to check before you buy, taken from this car's known problems.

All engines

highInherited Navara chassis cracking

Look for: Built on D23 platform - subject to same chassis cracking recall on early units.

If you find it: Verify chassis inspection completed. Reinforcement plates available.

Any · Recall fix

mediumBrand abandoned the segment

Look for: Mercedes discontinued X-Class globally in 2020. Long-term parts and dealer support questionable.

If you find it: Most parts available via Navara D23 (mechanical) and Mercedes (trim/electronics).

Any

3.0L OM642 (V6 turbo diesel, X350d)

mediumOM642 V6 oil cooler leak

Look for: V6 oil cooler seals fail, allowing oil-coolant cross-contamination.

If you find it: Cooler reseal or replacement. Known Mercedes V6 fault.

From 120k+ km · ~$1500-3000

From FlamingCars' Mercedes-Benz X-Class guide. It's a checklist of known problems, not a replacement for a professional pre-purchase inspection. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.