# 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Engine life prediction **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mercedes-benz, engines\ **Created:** [March 1, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455 "2024-03-01T03:00:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455/21 "2024-03-03T23:52:08Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > hmm … I seem to see MB referred to as Merc pretty often, but maybe that’s more common in Europe. For example That is a **custom 1949 chopped Mercury** at the Ventura Nationals in your link, not a Mercedes… ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455/22 "2024-03-04T00:22:13Z")
> [@Beancounter](#): > > 8 quarts Mobil 1, 0W- 40 or 50, what they call the European Blend. I worked at a Chrysler dealer when the Crossfire was new. The customers were changing oil every 3,000 miles and complained about the cost of an oil change. If they followed the maintenance computer (Flexible Service System), the maintenance cost would be reasonable and would save time in fewer visits for maintenance. Base miles for the FSS is 7,000 or one year and can go as far as 14,000 miles depending on use. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455/23 "2024-03-04T02:47:36Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > I seem to see MB referred to as Merc pretty often, but maybe that’s more common in Europe No, it isn’t . . . at least I didn’t experience that I’ve heard people also refer to the cars as “Daimler-Benz” or simply “Daimler” . . . although I seem to remember Jaguar also used that “Daimler” name for a time ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455/24 "2024-03-04T05:48:32Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > > [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > > > I seem to see MB referred to as Merc pretty often, but maybe that’s more common in Europe > > No, it isn’t . . . Yes in the UK where Mercury is not a common car it seems the Merc is short for Mercedes… But we are Not in the UK, we are based in the USA and the State that you live in started the whole custom car craze and Hot Rod scene… Here in the Red White and Blue USA, America, A Mer is slang for a **Mercury** in the Hot Rod and Custom car world… And the Merc is the basses for the Lead Sled… > **[Hirohata Merc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirohata_Merc)** > > The Hirohata Merc is a 1950s lead sled custom car, often called "the most famous custom of the classic era". Setting a style and an attitude, it had a "momentous effect" on custom car builders, appeared in several magazines at the time and has reappeared numerous times since, earning an honorable mention on Rod & Custom's "Twenty Best of All Time" list in 1991. The impact may be measured by the fact that, after more than fifty years and numerous owners, it is still known as "the Constructed in 19... > **[Lead sled](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_sled)** > > A lead sled is a standard production automobile with a body heavily modified in particular ways\[citation needed\]\[dubious – discuss\](see below); especially, though not exclusively, a 1949, 1950, or 1951 model year Ford 'Shoebox' or Mercury Eight car. In the name, "lead" (as in the heavy metal) refers to the use of lead as a bodyfiller in early days, and "sled" refers to the lowering of the vehicle, giving these vehicles the appearance that they were "slip sliding" down the highway. > Period auto b... _Is a Merc a Mercedes or Mercury?_ _ **In the states, “Merc” refers to a Mercury**. In the distant past, Mercs were expensive and on par with Cadillac’s as American muscle/luxury cars. In common American lexicon or sci-fi stories, Mercs are mercenaries. This came out of sci-fi and trickled down into society, I think. Dec 17, 2004_ [How is the word "merc" pronounced and what does it mean? - pronunciation definition etymology | Ask MetaFilter](https://ask.metafilter.com/13095/How-is-the-word-merc-pronounced-and-what-does-it-mean#:~:text=In%20the%20states%2C%20%22Merc%22,down%20into%20society%2C%20I%20think). ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455/25 "2024-03-04T20:58:44Z")
> [@davesmopar](#): > > that is a **custom 1949 chopped Mercury** at the Ventura Nationals in your link, not a Mercedes… ooops! Apologies for the confusion. I removed the incorrect image above. > [@davesmopar](#): > > [in UK] Merc is short for Mercedes… Yes, here’s an actual Merc > **[The 831bhp Merc-AMG 63 S E Performance costs £173,655](https://www.topgear.com/car-news/831bhp-merc-amg-63-s-e-performance-costs-ps173655)** > > With great power comes a whopping great name and price tag, apparently. Affalterbach’s monster is on sale now ---
**Author:** ![nofyfb\_180405](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@nofyfb\_180405](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nofyfb_180405)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455/26 "2024-03-06T16:56:38Z")
From my professional experience, mb engines are pretty good MECHANICALLY. Not like Toyota but still. What you SHOULD worry about is constant problems with electrical/electronic components. If you connect a professional scanner, I guarantee there are numerous codes for all kinds of modules. This stuff combined may be even more expensive than engine replacement. I recall a case when a tire shop “mechanic” attempted to reset the maintenance light by cutting wires to the oil level sensor. Repair bill: $12,000+. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455.md?page=1)