Faults:

The car has had several issues concerning its electronics. Two of three displays of the instrument cluster are non-readable anymore. Sometimes the turn signal and windshield wiper will not work after start. Using the headlight flasher once and everything's fine. And that's after having had the turn signal lever replaced. Other than that, it has only been regular maintenance.

The rust problems are minor. Three of four wheel wells are slightly rusty on the surface. There's one spot next to the sun roof.

General Comments:

I've been a Mercedes guy for years now. Having owned three 190Es and watching my parent's 2000 E270 CDI reach 400.000 kilometres without any major problems, I chose my car. It's a silver sedan with matching grey leather interior, full auto A/C, folding mirrors, etc.

The 2.6 liter V6 isn't the strongest pulling engine, but it performs in a silky turbine-like fashion. The 5-speed auto box, which is partially known for strange shift patterns, works fine.

My car runs on LPG, which keeps fuel costs extremely low. Operated on gasoline, this car uses way too much fuel considering the "mild" performance.

Spare parts are cheap to purchase here in Germany, if you know the right places to go to. MB dealers are way too expensive to be considered.

Faults:

Had to change the harness at 100K miles.

General Comments:

One of the best cars I have ever had, been driving Benz since 1965.

On long distance drives I do not feel tired. Power to weight ratio is fantastic. Geometry of the car is one of the best ever built for a luxury sedan.

Faults:

Eats tail-light brake bulbs. On average a replacement is due every couple of months. Irritating, but easy and cheap to change yourself.

Left-rear electric window failure at 140,000 Km. Fixed by dealer.

Instrument panel bulb failures at various times. Fixed by dealer.

Apart from the bulb issues, this car has never been a problem (touch wood). Still going strong and is a comfortable cruiser for long journeys. Very large load-carrying capacity.

General Comments:

Car is pretty quick, but is heavy.

Fuel consumption not bad.

4-matic helps in slippery conditions.

Standard equipment not very generous, but true for most German prestige models.

Generous internal room for driver and passengers.

Faults:

Dashboard circuitry went at 140000, replacement cost EUR 500.

Blinker/Washer lever snapped, replacement cost EUR 200.

Rust started to develop below the door panels.

General Comments:

Beautiful car, extremely comfortable, superb ride quality, decent power output (150 bhp) for a four-cylinder engine.

No mechanical faults encountered other than the few electrical malfunctions described above.

Faults:

Nothing till now, but it is very advisable to do regular maintainances.

General Comments:

The car is very good at all, It is fast, silent, and of good Mercedes quality, as previous models like the W123. My car has the sportline feature pack, which makes it a little uncomfortable compared to standard, but is is more fun to drive.