davetfft

Hi;

Who's gotten the most miles on their S class? I've got an S500 with only 85k and I'm curious about the longevity.

Thanks!

Dave

Fraser

Someone posted an ebay listing a couple of years back for a W220 that had something like 350,000 miles on it.

Welwynnick

My 2004 S600 TT has just gone round 150k miles.

Nick

davetfft

That's a ton, how's the V12 treated you? Any major repair jobs or just maintenance?

VMAX7

I'm at 240K+, bought it at 89K in '06.

davetfft

OOF, now that's some miles! Any engine or trans rebuilds? What engine are you running?

VMAX7

Rebuilt trans due to my incompetence while doing a drain/fill and conductor plate replacement.

Original engine, just maintenance. Plugs,coils,filters.

Still pulls like it did in '06, happy to hit the limiter when necessary.

Replaced all front suspension components, all mounts, ripped out/replaced Airmatic with Strutmasters on all corners and changed crank sensor.

VMAX7

4.3 stock motor with only K&N filters in the stock box.

davetfft

Dang that's some good service life....

Speaking of tranny work, what does Merc recommend for change intervals? I was ASE certified (worked on mostly American makes so I'm a bit ignorant but learning) but I'm puzzled as what appears to be the tranny filler tube is 'locked' for service techs only? Since when did eyeballing the tranny fluid become complicated?

Where is a good place to find service manuals etc? I ordered one off of EBay a bit ago for a few bucks but I have my doubts as to how good it'll be.

VMAX7

Get a tranny dipstick from ebay, I forget which thread said but the interval is 75K I think.

Fraser

Blimey, and I thought I was in the high miles on 88,000 on my '04 600.

CarboyS

Bought in 2009 with 53,000 miles; stands today at 90,000 miles

Welwynnick

The usual : two coil packs and an ABC pump.

I've had several W220's, several V12's and several big-miles cars, but not altogether before.

The engine, bodywork and interior have stood the test of time very well indeed, but the suspension and gearbox clonk and whine more than my other Mercs.

Nick

C280 Sport

There is a S500 that comes in my indi shop with... well here see for yourself!!

davetfft

that's unreal, any major work done on it yet or is it still virgin metal?

mosdefSBhebha

I believe a mercedes benz that is well maintained can handle many miles. i am originally from africa and my grand father drives a 1983 280e. its still in good condition and everything is still original except for the paint. not sure what the mileage is though. i am 3 years older than that car.

davetfft

Neat, I'll bet that 280e has had an interesting life!

C280 Sport

It is factory engine/transmission. Not much rust. Some little here and there. Interior is not too too bad.

tusabes

2000 s430
198k here.
trans replaced at 190k (electrical connector/conductor plate issue) with a used from another MB for $500 plus $300 labor
Original everything else, looks new in and out

XTxRxIxPX

My 2002 s430 has 327,000 on it with no major work done other than basic maintenance

sakodik

2003 S55, bought with 152k in 2011 March, spark plug fire in 2012 August with 188k now just sitting in a lot waiting for repairs
2006 S65, bought a month ago with 82k, now 82.5k due to 5 dollar gas and rain LOL.

Fraser

Wow, how do the seats look? I remember the ebay listing for the one I mentioned and its seats were as rough as a badger's ****.

C280 Sport

Black interior. Not too bad really. No rips from what I saw last and little bit of sag. I have not seen this car in a while(5 months). Who knows. Could have 400k on it by now

402much

I just traded off my 2000 Audi A8L with 188K for a 2006 S500. I done two timing belts and a tranny in the Audi. I hope to get by at least as good with the S500. I will know in two years.

C280 Sport

The key to a MB is upkeep. Cannot cut corners but if you can DIY by all means go ahead. Upkeep, and taking good care of it is key... and some luck too