Mercedes W211 E-Class SBC Brake System Warning
Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
2002
All SBC
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
The SBC Sensotronic brake system on early W211 was subject to a Mercedes recall for pump motor failure. Check recall status before purchase. Failed SBC causes dramatically increased pedal effort. SBC unit replacement costs £600-1,500.
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