Change Car Rear Silencer Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h30–5h00 ~150–500€
Temps estimé 1h30–5h00
Coût estimé ~150–500€
Difficulté Easy
Repair the silencer* 1h30
Repair the front silencer* 1h30
Align the front silencer* 0h30
Remove/refit the main silencer 1h30–2h00
Renew the main silencer 1h30–2h00
Repair the main silencer 0h30
Align the main silencer 0h30–0h30
Difficult main silencer removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer 0h45–1h00
Renew the rear silencer 0h45–1h00
Repair the rear silencer 0h30
Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* 0h30–0h45
Difficult rear silencer removal 0h30
Remove/refit the rear silencer trim 0h30
Renew the rear silencer trim 0h30
Remove/refit the exhaust pipe bracket 0h30
Renew the exhaust pipe bracket 0h30
Remove/refit the silencer 2h00
Align the main silencer* 0h30
Difficult rear silencer removal* 0h30
Renew the silencer 2h00–5h00

What is a Mercedes-Benz C-Class rear silencer?

The rear silencer (also called the back box or rear muffler) reduces exhaust noise to an acceptable level. It is located at the end of the exhaust line, after the catalytic converter, particulate filter (if fitted), and sometimes an intermediate silencer.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class rear silencer?

No periodic replacement interval is specified. Carry out regular visual inspections for corrosion, holes, and deteriorated mounting rubbers. Signs that replacement is needed: louder exhaust noise, rattling from loose baffles, visible rust holes, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, or failure at the MOT/roadworthiness test.

Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class rear silencer?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but may require effort if bolts and clamps are rusted. Key steps: raise the vehicle, apply penetrating oil to clamp bolts, remove the clamp connecting the silencer to the intermediate pipe, remove the mounting rubber hangers, fit the new silencer with new gasket/clamp, reattach mounting rubbers, check for leaks with engine running.

2 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
C-Class 1993-2001 1993-2001 220 Gas (111.961), 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Gas (111.975), 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Gas (111.974), 280 Gas (104.941), 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Gas (112.920) Gas, LPG
C-Class 2000-2007 2000-2007 230 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Gas (111.981), 230 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Gas (271.948), 230, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Gas (272.920), 240 4MATIC, -T Gas (112.916), 240, -T, LPG LPG,Gas (112.912), 280 4MATIC, T, -LPG LPG,Gas (272.941), 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Gas (272.940), 32 AMG… Gas, LPG