Talk to me.....2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class S320 CDi

[Steviesam]

Nightmare waiting to happen??

Engine any good?

117k miles on the clock..........

Give me the dirty

[surveyor]

Rust and air suspension, check for both.

Other than the just the usual injectors, but I've had them refurbed for £80 for this engine, so not a biggy.

[BigBen]

surveyor said:

Rust and air suspension, check for both.

The 320 may not have air suspension, only standard on the V8s I think. Get on the smoker barge thread for the definitive answer.

But do check for rust, then check again.

[Steviesam]

I did wonder about the rust, but couldn't remember which period that was an issue.

[surveyor]

Steviesam said:

I did wonder about the rust, but couldn't remember which period that was an issue.

It's not an issue unless it's far developed. Otherwise it's expected a bargaining point, and something to keep on top of.

My e class needs a bit of tlc at the body shop this summer.

[J4CKO]

If it whiffs of diesel its injector seals, if they get changed, make sure they change the stretch bolts, otherwise you get a portion of fuel rail with injectors still attached through the engine cowl.