rusty w210

[andysej]

Just bought a 2000 e320cdi estate. Lovely car but has a bit of rust. I'm after any advice from anyone who's been in a similar situation.
The car has a full MB service history, so I took it to the dealer for a service and to view the rust. They looked at the car and told me that MB would not consider a claim against them under the warranty until I had owned the car for at least 6 months? They say it covers them against people who buy a car, then try to get it repaired free only to sell it on. I told them that I'm happy with the car and intend to keep it long term. I'm not looking for them to repair all the rust at their cost as there has obviously been an element of neglect in the past, however the rust under the door seals is not down to neglect. Still, they say they will not consider it until 6 months from now. As far as I'm aware, 6 months minimum ownership is not a condition of the anti-perforation warranty.
I now intend to write to MB and ask them politely to reconsider.

 

[robert.saunders]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=33477&highlight=rust+month

May help

Rob

 

[glojo]

Hi Andy,
Welcome to the forum

Did the main dealer sell you the car?

I have heard about this stipulation before, and I accept most members are going to tell you to either sue, write to numerous newspapers, tv programs etc. but I will merely ask why on earth buy a car with rust problems then straight away take it to a main dealer and ask them to repair it?

Why not ask for the repairs to be carried out before the purchase?

I will no doubt get stick for asking but I am a nosey devil

Sorry for being so negative, and good luck with the car.

Regards,
John

 

[andysej]

Hi
Bought the car in a private sale at the right price, so not too worried in that respect. Seller didn't hide anything, he was very honnest.

Seems that quite a few silver w210's suffer rust though.

 

[nick mercedes]

Hi
Bought the car in a private sale at the right price

So it was priced low to account for the rust?

 

[glojo]

Hi
Bought the car in a private sale at the right price, so not too worried in that respect. Seller didn't hide anything, he was very honnest.

Seems that quite a few silver w210's suffer rust though.

Yup, I'm not here today, and gone tomorrow,
I'm here today, and gone tonight.

Only silver coloured Mercedes go rusty the rest are perfect. Buy it from me tonight and take it to a main dealer tomorrow for a free repair.

Trust me, I'm a vicar.

Bless you my son for making me smile, I'm off to bed now, but very pleased we own a non silver Mercedes-Benz

Goodnight
John

 

[G40]

The 6 month stipulation is to prevent dealers from getting cars cheap off ciustomers or auctions, getting them repaired FOC and selling at a massive profit. You could either complain until someone gives way(this is probably likely to happen, as had it been a dealer car, it wouldn't be worth their while), or simply wait until you reach 6 mths ownership.

 

[andysej]

Just got car back from mercedes authorised body shop after a full good will repair including a new nsf door and a new osf wing. Can't fault mercedes for their warranty service. Incidentally, the body shop have a never ending stream of rusty mercs to repair, all under warranty, no less than 15 in when I collected mine.

So today I'm the pigeon.