Im getting a 100k 98 c43 inspected tomorrow. Done by a MB place - their pre-purchase inspection. It ought cover everything...

But because I like to be thorough I tried to gather all the issues / ideas I have seen here into one list and make sure that they are all covered tomorrow. I hope to become an owner tomorrow!

I would like to know if I have missed anything???

List:

Before I test drive:
- Please unlearn the transmission program - no point having someone elses adaptive trans. program leaving me thinking its a crap transmission.

Make sure to check:
- service history reports of some work on the front suspension - all good?
- service history reports of some cylinder work - all good?
- service history reports "tiny" transmission leak - what is the condition of the transmission?
- harmonic balancer is it original or replaced?
- motor mounts - all ok??
- rear resonator any cracks??
- belt tensioner - original or revised??
- Windscreen replacement - is a special windscreen needed for the rain sensor to work?
- Aircon - does it need regas??
- Climate control - any issues?
- all the other 200 point check items...


Regular stuff - What do these cost and do any of these need doing right now:
- Transmission oil / torque converter flush / filter change
- new plugs
- brakes / rotors
- MAF sensor
- oil filter / change
- fuel filter
- air filter

 

You got it all covered.I bet the dealership is left scratching their heads when they're done with you.

 

You have done your homework....which is the ONLY way to go. Check and double-check the tranny, that is the costliest issue you have on your list. As far as the windscreen aka windshield - I believe you are correct, that it is unique for the auto sensing feauture to work correctly.

In fact, in re-reading your post. I would get the trans serviced (flush, fill and filter replaced), plugs replaced, air cleaner, oil and filter changed as a term of the sale. If they balk, then I would walk...