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Mercedes W212 E-Class Front Axle Differential Oil Leak — Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 | MyCarFault

Mercedes W212 E-Class Front Axle Differential Oil Leak

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 All 4MATIC

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Severity Level

Medium

Safe to Drive?

✅ Safe to Drive

Safety Impact

No direct safety impact reported by owners

Urgency Level

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Front differential output shaft seal leaks on W212 4MATIC cause ATF drips. Seal replacement costs £150-300.

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