Newbie -Need advice on impending purchase of C200

[benzo]

Hello all in mercworld!
I am about to buy a c200 sport T reg with 33000 miles. This is my first purchase of a mercedes and I dont really know much about cars. Is there anything I should be looking out for in this car and is this a good model to buy compared with other C models?
Grateful for any info provided

 

[benzo]

Been to see the car. Looks like it's had an accident. The star on bonnet is broken off, one headlamp looks shinier than the other and there are bits of broken glass behind the rear windscreen where the speakers are. I think I'll pass on this one.....

 

[wagamama]

jeez - sounds bad.... good choice not to buy!
btw there is a website detailing the pros/cons of cars and what to look out for when buying them. it's : http://www.parkers.co.uk they also do a online HPI check.

e.g.
http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/car_reviews/main_review.asp?model_id=100049

 

[david searle]

And also....

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm