Mercedes E350CDI Estate

[Monkeylegend]

Had a couple in earlier life including a genuine 325i sport that I wish I had kept and almost bought an E30 M3 for £8k but went for a Subaru instead.

You win some you lose some

[GlenMH]

I have a 2011 E350CDI estate with ~80k miles that has just failed its MOT on rear subframe corrosion. Despite it being serviced by an indie for the last 4 years - they have the latest STAR system to keep MB updated - MBUK have just agreed to fully fund the replacement subframe.

To say I am gobsmacked is an understatement!!

[cayman-black]

GlenMH said:

I have a 2011 E350CDI estate with ~80k miles that has just failed its MOT on rear subframe corrosion. Despite it being serviced by an indie for the last 4 years - they have the latest STAR system to keep MB updated - MBUK have just agreed to fully fund the replacement subframe.

To say I am gobsmacked is an understatement!!

That's an excellent result!

[cayman-black]

My newly refurbed alloys, hubs, and calipers. The car looks really good now and nowhere near its 64k miles .

[AC43]

cayman-black said:

My newly refurbed alloys, hubs, and calipers. The car looks really good now and nowhere near its 64k miles .

They look great.

Out of interest, what finish did you get?

I've had mine diamond cut once and hand-finished once (ie by a bloke on my drive).

Toying with the idea of just getting them painted brilliant silver next time - is that what you had done?

[cayman-black]

Hi AC yes they are brilliant silver nice and shiny! Had the wheels sandblasted so in and outs all done.

[AC43]

cayman-black said:

Hi AC yes they are brilliant silver nice and shiny! Had the wheels sandblasted so in and outs all done.

Thanks CB - I might get mine done that way next time.

There's a limit to how many diamond cuts you can have plus it's more straightforward to do what you did.