Two years ago I brought a 2003 W211 Estate 3.2 Diesel. Firstly, what an engine the Straight 6 is, smooth, powerful and reliable. I have enjoyed the performance within the restrictions of the UK motoring laws - acceleration and pick up has been wonderful, as was the fuel consumption for such a car. Now the bad - the cars electrics, the central locking, SBC Breaking System and the general build quality is, in my opinion, awful. With a list of faults and an approximate repair bill of £3000+ to put right all the things that are wrong with it makes the car beyond economical repair. I know the car is old and high mileage, and that maybe I was unlucky, I brought a one-off dog of a car, one of the rogue ones one hears about, but it does seem ridiculous that a premium quality car by a premium quality manufacturer is being scrapped. I will not be purchasing another Mercedes, old or new, again:fail