Mercedes C280, anything to look for?
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I posted this in the Mercedes section but it seems a little quiet in there, and as we are looking tomorrow i thought i would pop a thread in here too.
Off to look at one of these on Monday, and '05 estate. The car has a bit of rust on the rear panel near the door which is being attended to before we view and the alloys are having a refurb.
Is there anything in particular to look out for on these? I am no mechanic so won't necessarily know what i am looking for if i crawl underneath it but are they prone to any knocks or creaks? Any engine noises i should watch for?
TIA for any advice.
James
Off to look at one of these on Monday, and '05 estate. The car has a bit of rust on the rear panel near the door which is being attended to before we view and the alloys are having a refurb.
Is there anything in particular to look out for on these? I am no mechanic so won't necessarily know what i am looking for if i crawl underneath it but are they prone to any knocks or creaks? Any engine noises i should watch for?
TIA for any advice.
James
An 05 car could be at the tail end of the rust problems that Mercs of that genre suffered.
Look for 'spidering' on the paint, caused by stonechips that allow water in and form rust spots.
Usually on the bonnet, wings and roof, though can be all over.
These will only get worse and will require each affected panel to need repainted.
Also rust on the front wings - watch for small bubbles now that will require the wings to be replace later.
Not sure of any mechanical issues with them. Should be sound enough being the petrol
Look for 'spidering' on the paint, caused by stonechips that allow water in and form rust spots.
Usually on the bonnet, wings and roof, though can be all over.
These will only get worse and will require each affected panel to need repainted.
Also rust on the front wings - watch for small bubbles now that will require the wings to be replace later.
Not sure of any mechanical issues with them. Should be sound enough being the petrol
My '03 ML had no rust issues, my '03 CLK has only slight rust issues, just started on the rear boot lip and signs of starting under the rear arches, but nothing scary or unusual for a car 10 years old.
I'd be checking the handbrake/foot brake operation, all the electrics, bushes (go over speed bumps if possible), rear high level brake light (any LEDs out and its 90 quid). Power steering pump for excessive noise.
I love the Mercs of this period, both of mine have been terrific buys and very little has ever gone wrong. Our CLK is the 'safe' car of the collection. The daily we can always rely on.
It shall drink though, like it's New Year, everyday.
I really shouldn't have said that
I'd be checking the handbrake/foot brake operation, all the electrics, bushes (go over speed bumps if possible), rear high level brake light (any LEDs out and its 90 quid). Power steering pump for excessive noise.
I love the Mercs of this period, both of mine have been terrific buys and very little has ever gone wrong. Our CLK is the 'safe' car of the collection. The daily we can always rely on.
It shall drink though, like it's New Year, everyday.
I really shouldn't have said that
the car isn't for me its for my father, if it gets around 27mpg in mixed driving he will be happy...I have the previous W202 C280, I assume it uses the same motor, which seems a pretty good unit, I have averaged 29mpg over the last 6 months, although this is pretty much all dual carriage way cruising.
the front suspension on mine rattles a bit over speed bumps, but theres no play and it passed MOT, I need to check it out properly but haven't had opportunity.
the front suspension on mine rattles a bit over speed bumps, but theres no play and it passed MOT, I need to check it out properly but haven't had opportunity.
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