Front Left Malfunction E250 CDI
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Front Left Malfunction E250 CDI
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
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
Last edited by nmashi; Dec 8, 2023 at 03:20 AM.
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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
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
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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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.
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.
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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.
Thats just me though. Trying to get inout to purchase a car is difficult as no one can see, drive, or inspect the vehicle.
