Possible purchase

[bobn10]

I'm back still have my sl500 Millie miglia she's a dream but looking to buy following car any advice or opinions on price welcome.
2003 53reg E270 cdi Avantgarde original owner since new 102k full mb history from templegate super condition however service shows D service due in 9580
£4250

 

[renault12ts]

Far too expensive.

 

[bobn10]

ok what should I be looking at, I've seen dogs from 2500 up to dealers 5k
The history and ownership are genuine already checked

 

[grumpyoldgit]

2003 was the year Mercedes started fitting SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) to the E Class. Do a quick search of the site for previous posts of SBC problems and check the service history to see if it has been replaced at all. (If fitted).

Could be an expensive repair, £1100 - £1500 I think I've seen quoted on here.

Info from Wikipedia: "In May 2004, Mercedes recalled 680,000 vehicles equipped with the system; in March 2005 a total of 1.3 million vehicles were recalled. In 2006 high-volume models such as the E-class returned to conventional hydraulic brake systems. Low-volume luxury models such as the SL, the Maybach and the SLR continued to use SBC due to the prohibitive cost of redesign".

Can't help with price. As with any car it's worth what ever you are willing to pay.
That said, there are cheaper ones available, but may not be in same condition or have the same 'toys' fitted.

mercedes e270 cdi in United Kingdom | Used Mercedes-Benz for sale - Gumtree

 

[bobn10]

thanks for that ,like with my Millie its the first one which I have been able to verify history.The last one was trade full MB history £4.6k only ever been to the dealer twice since new !!! But will check out sbc