Advice on C350 CDI

[Capra]

There’s your data card...

Thank you John, very helpful.

 

[Capra]

No COMAND but it has Nav, well specced car

Is the rest of the spec better than having COMAND? I did want COMAND but I also like the seats and sunroof.

 

[JBell]

Is the rest of the spec better than having COMAND? I did want COMAND but I also like the seats and sunroof.

It will still have Bluetooth for your phone and I think you can still plug an iPod in so I wouldn't worry and it has the basic NAV so all good IMO

 

[Capra]

Just on the phone and the seller did say that there was a pee size area on the roof that could be rust, but walking around the car you may not notice, is that anything to worry about. Other than that he said the car is in excellent condition.

 

[JBell]

Just on the phone and the seller did say that there was a pee size area on the roof that could be rust, but walking around the car you may not notice, is that anything to worry about. Other than that he said the car is in excellent condition.

Go see it and have a good look, where is the car, maybe someone else could meet you and inspect it?

 

[Mr Filipov]

Just on the phone and the seller did say that there was a pee size area on the roof that could be rust, but walking around the car you may not notice, is that anything to worry about. Other than that he said the car is in excellent condition.

Depends on how bad it is and if you’re willing to take care of it. It is very exposed to rain and sunshine alike so will develop quicker.
On a side note. I am not sure why people are too bothered about memory seats and full leather. Give me xenons instead all day long.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Hi, talk about things moving quickly. Booking a train tomorrow, he'll pick me up. All he's asking for is a bankers draft and some cash. I'm very nervous now. He's had some people mess him around, but has offered me first refusal until Saturday.
Thanks JBell.

Nice one! Lovely car that- only teensy wee thing is it looks like there’s at least one ditch finder fitted (= non premium tyre brand), otherwise good....

 

[Capra]

Go see it and have a good look, where is the car, maybe someone else could meet you and inspect it?

The car is up near Kendle, I don't have anyone that can come with me. He thinks it is not something that anyone would notice. To get it fixed could it require a roof respray?

 

[Capra]

Nice one! Lovely car that- only teensy wee thing is it looks like there’s at least one ditch finder fitted (= non premium tyre brand), otherwise good....

Yes, I did wince once I noticed the tyre choice, as long as it gets me home and running for a short while. I just hope this blister spot that was mentioned is nothing too expensive to sort out, as this is a car I want to keep for a long while.

 

[John Laidlaw]

The car is up near Kendle, I don't have anyone that can come with me. He thinks it is not something that anyone would notice. To get it fixed could it require a roof respray?

I don’t know any of these, but it’s the price of a phone call to ask if any of them would be prepared to do an inspection for you?
http://www.mercedesspecialistfinder.co.uk/search/?postcode=LA9+6BT&category=14&distance=50
The first one is in Ulverston so definetely in the Kendal area
The defect sounds minor and could likely be treated and repaired by Chips away or similar

 

[JBell]

The defect sounds minor and could likely be treated and repaired by Chips away or similar

Which is £90

 

[JBell]

Yes, I did wince once I noticed the tyre choice, as long as it gets me home and running for a short while. I just hope this blister spot that was mentioned is nothing too expensive to sort out, as this is a car I want to keep for a long while.

A set of Uniroyal RS3 will set you back under £280 plus fitting in the 17"

Front

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s16p111643/Uniroyal_Tyres_Car_Uniroyal_RainSport3_Uniroyal_Rain_Sport_3_-_225_45_R17_91V_FR_TL_Fuel_Eff_:_C_Wet_Grip:_A_NoiseClass:_2_Noise:_71dB

Rear
https://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s18p111640/Uniroyal_Tyres_Car_Uniroyal_RainSport3_Uniroyal_Rain_Sport_3_-_245_40_R17_91Y_FR_TL_Fuel_Eff_:_E_Wet_Grip:_A_NoiseClass:_2_Noise:_71dB

Rear window tint for £250

 

[Capra]

Thanks for the both chaps, really appreciate it. There is one scuff on the bumper and I will include some pics of the roof.

 

[JBell]

Thanks for the both chaps, really appreciate it. There is one scuff on the bumper and I will include some pics of the roof.

I deducted £100 for each scuff on mine when I bought it and £300 as the wheels were tatty

 

[Capra]

Pics of roof damage and scuffs.

 

[JBell]

The roof is rust, as the car has FMBSH it should be covered under the 30 year anti corrosion warranty.

The bumper may just polish out

 

[Capra]

Would I just go to a MB dealer and get them to sort it out?? Sorry, but I am really clueless.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Would I just go to a MB dealer and get them to sort it out?? Sorry, but I am really clueless.

Yip! And as JB says the bumper might just polish out with T-cut, if not as said, Chips away are your friends (my last E class had a scuff just like that one and it cost £100 to do).
Must be big Peas in Kendal though! That rust does need treated , surprised MB Service didn’t pick up on that

 

[Mr Filipov]

The roof is rust, as the car has FMBSH it should be covered under the 30 year anti corrosion warranty.

The bumper may just polish out

Yeah good luck on the rust warranty. Had a spot coming through on the rear passenger door on a 2011 E class. Mercedes measure paint depth etc etc, and came back to me 2 weeks later with “Mercedes will not cover that, sorry. Don’t even have an explanation why.”

OP should give it a go anyway, nothing to lose after all, my luck of the draw was no go.

 

[Capra]

Yeah good luck on the rust warranty. Had a spot coming through on the rear passenger door on a 2011 E class. Mercedes measure paint depth etc etc, and came back to me 2 weeks later with “Mercedes will not cover that, sorry. Don’t even have an explanation why.”

OP should give it a go anyway, nothing to lose after all, my luck of the draw was no go.

My local bodyshop has already quoted £300 to get it sorted, so i can always knock off a little more from the price of the car.