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03-07-2009, 03:21 PM
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Hey guys, first time posting in this part of the forum but I am looking at a 97 C230 tomorrow, 1 owner with 160 000 km on it (approx 100 000 miles). What should I look out for in this? I've never owned a w201 before but I've owed a w124 300e
03-08-2009, 06:26 AM
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1994 C220
In some models, they have an issue with wiring harness, fuel sending unit most of the time doesn't give accurate reading thus your fuel guage plays crazy at times, O2 sensor always reads fault or if not that MAF will throw out some error code. This is the only common issue with my c220. Everything else is just normal wear and tear.
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both flex discs
some say wiring harness, but I wrapped mine in electrical tape the day I bought it and never had a problem out of my harness.
everything else is wear and tear. if the car is over 10 years old be prepared to do some maintenance work.
both flex discs
some say wiring harness, but I wrapped mine in electrical tape the day I bought it and never had a problem out of my harness.
everything else is wear and tear. if the car is over 10 years old be prepared to do some maintenance work.
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03-20-2009, 12:41 PM
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In some models, they have an issue with wiring harness, fuel sending unit most of the time doesn't give accurate reading thus your fuel guage plays crazy at times, O2 sensor always reads fault or if not that MAF will throw out some error code. This is the only common issue with my c220. Everything else is just normal wear and tear.
havent had either of these problems
knock on wood!!!!! i've personally heard cruise control and a/c compressor
04-15-2009, 01:57 PM
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I'm getting my head gasket done right now and one of the wires going to the coil packs looks to be damaged/fried.. What do these wiring harnesses go for used ? 96 C280 Sport
04-15-2009, 11:31 PM
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I have a 1995 C280 - New Wiring hanress $620 Adsitco
The best price I got was from Adsitco for $620 - 10% off for Internet orders. It took awhile (3 weeks due to their supplier), but was happy with the price and brand new Mercedes harness ( Made in Spain )
07-29-2009, 02:33 PM
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At about 100K, my mass air sensor dies every 20K. I just noticed the air box lid was warped on the end where the collant line attached to it to the reservoir and I could see unfiltered air was getting into the MAF. It's only about a 1/8 inch gap but I would imaging after 20K miles, it could crud up the sensor. I'm going to see if Duct Tape will help. I'm tired of buying Bosch Mass Air Meters. I tried the CRC MAF Cleaner first.
Has anyone else noticed warpage of the air box lid and could this be the culprit for having to replace the MAF so often? The first/factory MAF lasted about 100K?
Has anyone else noticed warpage of the air box lid and could this be the culprit for having to replace the MAF so often? The first/factory MAF lasted about 100K?
08-16-2009, 11:39 PM
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Mercedes C180 (1998)
Problems i've had:
ABS/SRS light stayed on - had to replace brake booster
Windscreen decided to always park itself in the middle of screen - had to remove wiper motor arm and loosen bolts to reposition it
Heater eventually stopped working - had to remove heater blower and replace motor brushes
Rust!
ABS/SRS light stayed on - had to replace brake booster
Windscreen decided to always park itself in the middle of screen - had to remove wiper motor arm and loosen bolts to reposition it
Heater eventually stopped working - had to remove heater blower and replace motor brushes
Rust!
08-23-2009, 11:13 PM
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1999 C 280 Kompressor
1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class KOMPRESSOR
Did I get a good deal?
Should I get extended warranty?With Who?
Is this a reliable car?
I did a lot of research but you are the EXPERTS.
C230 KOMPRESSOR
SUNROOF LEATHER EXTRA NICE
Mileage:50,668 miles
Location: Pompano Beach, FL VIN:WDBHA24G0XA792883
Warranty: No
Vehicle title: Clear
Condition: Used 1 Owner
For sale by: Dealer
Total $ 7,600
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140338864633&ssPageNam e=ADME:AAQ:MOTORS:1123
Should I get extended warranty?With Who?
Is this a reliable car?
I did a lot of research but you are the EXPERTS.
C230 KOMPRESSOR
SUNROOF LEATHER EXTRA NICE
Mileage:50,668 miles
Location: Pompano Beach, FL VIN:WDBHA24G0XA792883
Warranty: No
Vehicle title: Clear
Condition: Used 1 Owner
For sale by: Dealer
Total $ 7,600
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140338864633&ssPageNam e=ADME:AAQ:MOTORS:1123
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2005 W211 E350
Oil seepage in harness ruins O2 sensors
Recently paid $1,500 to repair this on 2007 C180K. Oil leaked from camshaft position sensors down the wiring harness to both O2 sensors, ruining them. Check this on existing and potential purchases.
