Hey guys,

Stepping up from the C32 to an E55. I have found one that has caught my eye. It is a 2004. Just under 100k miles and it looks pretty clean from what I have seen in the pictures.

I know that the W211 has the issues with the airmatic suspension. Car has been lowered and there is a suspension warning on the dash which I believe it is that but it could be more involved.

I know that they also have the SBC pump issues. Is there any way to test this or is it pretty much it fails when it fails part?

I have seen the issue with the fuel leak as well and the fuel pump connector melting.

What other things should i look for? I am familiar with the SC setup and listening for odd noises there with owning the C32 for years.

I am going to try and inspect the car ( listen to it, drive it etc) in a few days so I want to get a list of things to look for and check on since I am not as familiar with the W211 as I was the W203.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

airmatic - put coilovers...
sbc - if it fails, it fails...
fuel leak - covered by 15yr warranty...

check for leaks/cracks and make sure all electronics work...

 

MJ50, thank you!

I have already looked at coil overs and have a set I am looking at buying if I do get this E55.

The SBC was something that I figured was that way. That's good to know about the fuel leak and it being covered.

I will be very thorough in my inspection.

Andrew

 

should be priced under 15k

 

It is under that price mark. Thats good news.

Andrew

 

well to put in perspective as far as value I'm buying a fully loaded 2004 tectite e55 with everything except pano for 11800, one owner and always serviced at a mercedes dealer

 

You forgot a very important factor. How many miles

 

with a star tool you can see how close the SBC is to the end of its service life. Part is $900 when it needs replaced.

 

Forcefed4door it has 102k miles

 

Check the rear subframe also

 

oil leak. less option is always good .. I got a loaded one and always fixing ****. pano roof makes noises.




I would get one with less miles tho .. so many things break on these..btw sbc has a 10 yr warranty so if 06 still got 1 yr left.


don't forget cls55 is always nice too.

 

The one I was looking at got sold. I couldnt get the guy to contact me back about a time that worked for him for me to drive down and see it.


So the search continues. Looking at one on ebay right now that is low mileage. If I dont get this one I will hold off on the search for a few weeks while I relocate for work. Been in Texas for a work project and just got informed I am needed in Pennsylvania for the remainder of the year. Who knows, might find one up there.

I greatly appreciate all the input guys!

Andrew