Mercedes S500 W223 3.0 Straight-Six Water Pump
Mercedes-Benz
2020
M256 3.0 Turbo
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
The electric water pump on M256 3.0 straight-six in W223 S500 can fail causing overheating. Replace at 80,000 miles. Cost: £400-700.
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