hey guys, so i am looking to purchase 2010 c300 sport 76k miles on it 13k
i was wondering if you guys can help me figure out if this is worth going into it further or not.
seller has copies of all work performed on it and here is a list of it.. do you think its headache car or just normal maintenance ..?

Thanks in advance

6/9/15
abs light is on code 5001 esp control unit replaced/reprogrammed RS control unit
c/s there is a powers steering warning coming on dahs related to esp control being faulty.
perform mb multi point inspection
ac service performance test and leak check, all dye in system free retest within 90 days .
6/23/15
service b1
replace air filter and brake fluid
replace cabin air filter replace engine oil and filter
rotate and inspect tires inspect brake system
inspect exterior lamps inspect fluid levels
inspect and adjust parking brake adjust throttle linkage
inspect tire pressure and lubricate door hinge
reset service indicator light
oil filter/full synthetic motor 1, cabin filter, air filter, brake fluid flush

8/17/15-
ac not working, replace tail light
evacuate and recharge ac unable to locate leak at the time customer advised to return within 2 weeks to re check
ac leak not found blowing 43.6deg

12/30/15
harle full synthetic lube, oil and filter and topping off fluids and adjusting air pressure
replaced wiper blade and did tire rotation

1/18/16- lights are dim at night not as bright as they should be, check fog lamp
replace right fog lamp assembly with bulb
replace right front marker lamp club
adjust headlights
2/6/16
replace right front fog light assembly
2/13/16
check engine light/ check and clear code P0128 if light comes on again with same or different codes further diagnostics may be needed.
remove and replace thermostat housing
cooling system flush - flushed contaminated fluid from radiator engine block heater core and hoses.

For reference, on our 2008 C300 with 110k miles, the biggest ones I remember are shock absorbers due to clicking noises when warmed up, a steering angle sensor due to a DSC error and a cut fuel breather line due to incorrect routing. This was all before warranty expired so I'm glad they came to light early. In my opinion not bad for a car this old, and certainly not bad for a first year run (built 2007). It hasn't been to the dealer since my last warranty claim. Car was purchased brand spankin new.

Click my signature to see what it took me to keep the car in relatively good shape. Maybe you'll get a better idea if the one you're looking at is a problem car necessarily.

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How about transmission service? From what I've read on here the 4matics will self destruct if not not serviced.

If you notice there have been multiple concerns about the AC. They have added dye for testing on last visit. Did they ever find the issue? If not, you will certainly be dealing with AC issues down the road if they don't isolate.


Also you mentioned a sport so possibly not a 4matic vehicle.

Thanks for the reply to all,
as far as the transmission service I will need to ask that from previous owner because in papers it didn't show anything about it and im assuming they haven't done one or else it would be in paperwork and I wonder if the previous owner before has done it, is there any way to check this on the vehicle ? I mean, with 76k it should be due for its second one correct?
I had the pre purchase performed on it prior to buying and the specialist tested everything and said all seemed fine and ac was blowing cold and heat was hot not sure how else to look any further.
sorry guys, im new to Benz


2010 c300 sport 4matic

No need to apologize. Research is what brought you here. I'm new to Benz also. Like my car but still miss my turbo bimmers. Never hurts to ask good sir. I didn't read the op as I'm on Percocet from my spine surgery so..yeah...whatever