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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Exclamation Need help with 2002 C32 pre-purchase report
I'm looking to buy a 2002 C32, it has ~27K miles and the pre-purchase report has flagged the following:
Left Front Hub Bearing has play 1/16
Right rear ? splash was broken
Spare tire missing (did the 2002 even come with one?)
Engine Oil Stick Missing
Should I be concerned as the price is good (~$33K) or should I walk away?
Any help is appreciated.
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Ian
Sorry for multiple posts, wasn't sure which forum to post in.
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If I am not mistaken, 2002 came with an inflatable tire kit and I do not believe W203 comes with oils sticks at all.

Price is decent.

Who did your pre purchase report?
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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My real concern is the front bearing, should it be showing signs of wear/movement after so few miles?
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even if you buy it just take it to the dealer to fix it they have to under warranty thats a reall good price though
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My concern is that it's really a symptom of a bigger problem (or really bad previous owner) that won't be covered by the warranty (wear items etc.)
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2002 C32 did not come with spare tire.
Just the tire repair kit
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My real concern is the front bearing, should it be showing signs of wear/movement after so few miles?
Possible wear and tear. My question is what does Pepboys advise on the front bearing issue? Is it a major red flag to them? Surely if that is the only major problem found depending on the thoroughness of the examination of the car, then I would say that it is a good buy.
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Honestly, I would not take a C32 to pepboys
Take it to someone who knows merdedes for your ppi. Just my opinion
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Bearing has been fixed by MB under warranty, just waiting for the dealer to fax the VIN history report and we should be good to go
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