S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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I am about to buy a 2006 S350, its done 58000miles. It has Full Dealer Mercedes History.
The services were done when the car had done 10000, 19000, 35000 and 50000.

Is it ok? Or is it very few services? Or too long intervals?

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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by markfirst
Hello

I am about to buy a 2006 S350, its done 58000miles. It has Full Dealer Mercedes History.
The services were done when the car had done 10000, 19000, 35000 and 50000.

Is it ok? Or is it very few services? Or too long intervals?

Thanks
I think around 14k miles between required services is normal. Those intervals you posted are on the long side.
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Old Aug 2, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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Not to mention your 9 year old car should have 8-9 oil changes. Check the 35k mile service record - it should include a tranny fluid service. Very important
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by markfirst
Hello

I am about to buy a 2006 S350, its done 58000miles. It has Full Dealer Mercedes History.
The services were done when the car had done 10000, 19000, 35000 and 50000.

Is it ok? Or is it very few services? Or too long intervals?

Thanks
Are you talking W221 or W220 for an S350 in 2006??? If W221, I would suggest getting a 2009 model onward if I were you. You will avoid the potential balance shaft issues with the M272 (V6) engines among other issues with the engine.
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Old Aug 3, 2015 | 07:32 AM
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He could be from England and thus the miles
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