Stories of Mercedes-Benz over a million kilometers are not all that rare. But in general, we are talking about the “old-school” Mercedes that have been around for several decades.
But this time, the story of a Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI Class, with “only” 15 years (April 2003), comes to us from the very Portuguese town of Vila do Conde. reached the surprising mark of 2,000,000 km — yes, two million kilometers.
The car, owned by Manuel Costa e Silva, a local taxi driver, achieves this significant milestone without any change in transmission and differential. However, the diesel engine of the E220 CDI had to be replaced… at 1.5 million km.
Manuel Costa e Silva, the driver of the 2 million km taxi.
Among the many trips made, the most curious was one between Vila do Conde and Barcelona, for 50 hours without stopping, carrying car components.
Mercedes-Benz, as a reward for the 2 million km achieved, will offer the owner to replace the instrument panel, among other components — on the way to the 3 million?
Manuel Costa e Silva leaves some driving tips that can contribute to a longer vehicle longevity. From leaving the engine running five minutes before starting, not exceeding 80 km/h in the first 10 km, complying with the maintenance plan, and every 500,000 km reviewing the starter and alternator.
Since it was purchased, assistance has been carried out at Auto Bem Guiados, an authorized workshop for the German brand.
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High mileage stories at Mercedes-Benz are no strangers to the E-Class and its predecessors — now in its tenth generation, with more than 70 years of history — one of the star brand's most popular and reliable models.
