nmashi

Hi All,

I am about to purchase a E250CDI the car is flagging up ( Front left Malfunction, service required ) I have been told a sensor underneath driver seat need replacing, has anyone on here know or aware of this, should I walk away or should I carry on with the purchase, car is being sold without any warranty and priced accordingly too.

Any ideas of what could be the best and worst scenario, car being offered to me as bought as seen basis and no warranty, any advice would very much be appreciated

Thanks

MJ50

moved to W212 forum...

kajtek1

Front left WHAT?
What year is it?
Get a scanner and scan it yourself.

CaliBenzDriver

Get a pre sale inspection of the whole car, don't just focus on broken car seat.

Mercedes come with many different motors with 4, 6 or 8 cylinders with 0, 1 or 2 turbo with either Sport or Comfort suspensions. Wheel and tires are important options as well.

There is an old saying about... "Cheap Benz Are Expensive To Maintain!" - Is a way of saying that the sale price does not reflect cost of ownership.

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nmashi

Warning message as written with a Red seat and air bag logo above.
2012 model
Well the trader is quite firm on sold as seen as clearance sale

nmashi

Hi,

The car has great spec all round , been told the issue relates to a sensor under the driver seat which can be bought for like £50-£70 so I am thinking could be a good buy, but I think I will try and see what the inspection will cost and try it.

Thank you for the advise.

Quint22

Used cars usually dont have warranties unless they are new enough to get a CPO type warranty. They usually try to sell a 2nd party warranty. I find it odd they wouldnt replace a cheap sensor in order to clear the light and code and charge probably way more than the part cast to replace.

Thats just me though. Trying to get inout to purchase a car is difficult as no one can see, drive, or inspect the vehicle.