Mercedes C230 1998 model! HELP!!!!

[KLP 92]

I have a problem with my 98 C230 estate. Its the non kompressor version.
For some reason it does not start. The engine turns and turns but won't start. If you leave it a while it turns and starts for about 3 seconds and then swithches off. The engine just keeps turning. The starter motor is fine and the alarm arma and disarms as normal.
Any help would greatly be appreciated.
I also thought it might be the air mass sensor. When i disconnected it the car still wouldn't start. It has 64k on the clock.

 

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Re: non starter

Sounds like the engine is not getting fuel.

On earlier models, this was a common fault caused by a faulty fuel pump relay.

Worth checking.

 

[KLP 92]

Good news. The dealer said a fuse was blown as water had got into my rear wiper motor and shorted out a main fuse down the like. Its been replaced and a seal has been changed and the car drives! And they didn't charge much! Feel so lucky.