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craig0311

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2003 E270
Good evening I am hoping to purchase a 2003 E270 CDI tomorrow when I go and view it.

Is there anything that I should be looking out for when viewing any common faults or rust etc to look for to make sure I’m not buying a lemon.

Thanks in advance this will be my first ever MB


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Rust on subframe, cross member, wheel arches, boot and bonnet lids, and doors...

Things improved on cars made from April (I think) 2003 onwards which is when MB started galvanising the shell.
 
Thanks for that it’s actually a 2004 53 reg so hopefully that might be the case


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Thanks for that it’s actually a 2004 53 reg so hopefully that might be the case


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The galvanised cars still do rust, just not any worse than other marques :)

But if it's a MY2004 car then at least that's one thing less to worry about.
 
Welcome, E class are good solid motors, just make sure it has decent service and mot history
 
That’s the thing it’s done 79k with all old MOT’s but no service history as apparently previous owner was mechanic and done it himself and there was no service book when current keeper bought the car it had done 40k at first MOT and hoping whoever had it surely must have kept it maintained, going to contact Mercedes and see if they can confirm any services etc!


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