1988 300TE - Just bought it

[Jon1978]

Hello, I've just bought the above car and would be grateful if anyone out there can let me know what I should do first. The Odometer says 64k but I think it's nearer 200k on the clock, what should I be looking out for?

I only bought it yesterday and did 100 miles in it coming home, it ran like a dream.

The only things wrong to my eye are a couple of dash lights out (heaters and auto box lights) and a tiny bit of surface rust in a couple of places

I'm going to get it serviced by a local bod rather than a dealership, what should I ask him to look out for?

I await your comments

Jon

 

[HamishsCar]

1988 300TE JUST BOUGHT IT

I've been running a 1991 300TE since last summer 224,000 miles on the clock ,averaging 23-25 MPG .Having covered 4,500 miles with no real problems apart from a sticking Self-leveling valve. Local dealer helpfull and most genuine parts are cheaper than my old Peugeot 405 was for the same ie.discs& pads etc

 

[spanners]

300TE

If it has the mileage you think it has and does not have a dealer or MB specailist service history, then the fuel filter and auto box oil and filter will need replacing.

They usually get forgotten.

 

[Jon1978]

Thanks

For the help chaps, I've got it booked in for a service next week at a Merc specialist - all filters, oil and belts £128 inc VAT, can't be bad.

I will check they are replacing the petrol filter and the gear box oil and filters

 

[NormanB]

If the £128 includes a full autobox lube service that is a very good price. If he is a Merc specialist I would ask him to give it a good optical bollicking while it is up in the air with particular attention to wheel bearings and suspension components/bushings etc.

 

[Jon1978]

Magic, thanks a lot, I'll post up any nasties he may find (fingers crossed there aren't any)

Have a good weekend

 

[560 SEC Lauren]

About that dash light--

My car has a dash light that's out.

BUT IT ISN'T REALLY- it's a shorted wire-I have to thump the plexiglass a couple of times and it comes right on.


I mean, it isn't perfect...but it helps you see your gas tank guage and stuff.