Is transmission failure common after 100,000 km in Mercedes C-Class Pakistan?

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Is transmission failure common after 100,000 km in Mercedes C-Class Pakistan?

I’m considering buying a used 2012 C200 with around 115,000 km on the odometer. Some people say the 7G-Tronic gearbox fails after 100,000 km if the ATF was never changed. How true is this for vehicles driven in Pakistans conditions? Should I be worried about transmission failure at this mileage?

Talha Kyanii asked on 10 Oct 2025 17:12:26 pm

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Talha Kyanii - on 10 Oct 2025 17:14:10 pm

Transmission failure is not guaranteed after 100,000 km, but its a common risk in Pakistan if regular ATF changes and servicing were ignored.

Many C-Class owners in Pakistan skip o r delay transmission fluid service because some mechanics falsely claim it’s lifetime fluid. In reality, for 7G-Tronic transmissions 722.9, fluid should ideally be changed every 60,000–80,000 km in our local driving conditions hot weather, stop-and-go traffic.

Before buying a used Mercedes with 100,000+ km:

Ask for transmission service history

Check for delayed shifting, hard gear changes, o r noises

Have a Mercedes specialist inspect it

Preventive maintenance is key. A well-maintained unit can easily last 200,000+ km.