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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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Considering 2007 E550

Greetings gentleman
Writing to you from Iceland.
I am considering buying a 2007 E550 and have read something about affected engines in these cars, how do I know if the one I'm going to look at is affected by this ?
VIN is WDB2110721B149893
Car is driven 14x.xxx km and is going to be a DD.
I am told the car just went through an inspection at the dealer and everything is supposed to be okay.
I am going to look at the car next week, just wanted to check what I should look at for and what you guys think.
Sorry for the bad english

Link to the car http://bilasolur.is/CarDetails.aspx?...36a5&schpage=1
Thanks in advance

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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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Here’s the data card, engine is fine concerning timing chain guide wheel (clean point 30 088611).
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Here’s the data card, engine is fine concerning timing chain guide wheel (clean point 30 088611).
Thank you, anything I should be looking for while test driving the car ?
Any common failures on these cars like the SBC unit in the pre facelift cars?
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 09:03 AM
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Hope you are not paying much, I am going thru a massive issue on mine right now, very expensive to work on.
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobertdoo
Hope you are not paying much, I am going thru a massive issue on mine right now, very expensive to work on.
Well, mercedes is very expensive in Iceland, first I was going for E55, but didn't find one that I liked so deicided to go this route. AMG is also not possible all year round here. But the price is good and will let my indy take a look at it before purchasing
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobertdoo
Hope you are not paying much, I am going thru a massive issue on mine right now, very expensive to work on.
that is because you didnt take the car for a PPI... You could have found out about all of these issues with a quality pre purchase inspection.

I suggest the OP do the same.
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