anhandrew

Hi, Long time looker and currently own a 2015 GL550 and it's been a great suv. Now looking at a 2007 S550 and the vin is WDDNG71XX7A085316. I wonder if I can get some help on what to look out for. I have read timing issues with this vehicle and wonder if anyone and give me some insight on this as well as other things to look out for.

Thanks,

Andrew

EasyPhil

The car you are looking at is 14 years old and if it had a timing change issue that would have already shown up.

anhandrew

Easy Phil, I would tend to agree with you. But this particular car only has 24K miles. Owned by an older couple so it looks like it's been serviced over the years.

MBCO

This is a first year model. There were issues with electronic parts and there are many. Service records are important, but age can take a toll on any MB. You should have all the services brought up to date using calendar not mileage metric. Check threads by BOTUS if you want to find out more about gremlins. A later model year might be a better choice in long run.

cetialpha5

Use this vin decoder to see what the options are and what the engine serial number is.

https://www.lastvin.com/

That engine number is in range of the timing chain problem.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post4646893

Minh

It's great and extremly low mileage car, Just go ahead for it.

WHPH28

Has it been repaired and now up for sale?

anhandrew

From what I can make it. It was a we’ll careful s550. Unfortunately it was wrecked and needed the passenger front suspension fender and bumper replace. The car drives good but I am on the fence about it. The repairs was okay and for me would need to be sent back to the shop for realignment to sort out.

doni01

iTrader: (1)

Oh boy...that part was left out. OP needs to check out more than just the mechanical part of it at this point.

E55Greasemonkey

Likely frame damage and a rebuilt title. Run away.

KNBS550

There will be more low mileage W221’s. You just need to be patient.

kbob999

Alignment adjustment for this car is very limited in the front, and if the frame is damaged it may not be able to be adjusted in spec.
I would have a competent shop check alignment specs before I would buy this car.

Chris Lamb2

Its a thirsty money pit. Run.. run fast and far