I have to say out now gone W212 350cdi at 108k was completely rattle free both inside and zero knocks from any suspension joints. A very well made car.
However having been in a few low mileage W213s, I can’t say the same
The B8 is fine for your needs. The B6 is used if you lowered it with Eibachs or H&R springs etc.
These shocks give great control and a great ride. It’s a one movement shock so virtually no float at all.
Fantastic news. What a lovely car. One of my neighbours has one and I always look forward to hearing it start at 2pm on a dry Sunday afternoon.
Enjoy it.
Had mine inspected last week E350 cdi 2011. It’s not rusty at all. They checked it all over including the top where I believe it rusts first.
Another customer they had with an identical car had its subframe snap 2 weeks ago while going round a corner.
so I’ve just got my hands on the new W213 price list ….. I’m still on the floor waiting for the ambulance
https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/car-configurator.html/motorization/CCci/GB/en/E-KLASSE/LIMOUSINE
Very annoying Ant. It just seems commonplace right now. My friend in Edinburgh has seen his new RR insurance go from 3k to 12k a year as they are being stolen every day!
I think if you sold it you would be giving in to them.
A bollard would make them walk past it I would hope.