What do you guys think of this E class?

[Mattlostatsea]

Hi. Im thinking about buying this car but its got over 250.000 miles....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383444610243

Is it worth it?

Thanks Matt

 

[00slk]

Nothing wrong with the miles it's travelled, could have been used as a private hire car.
Best to always get a inspection report when buying though. MB service is always a plus but doesn't mean too much, I think Indy's do a better job. If you can barter a better price after inspection, fine by me

 

[dry run]

Seems ok and well spec'd - just check that everything works as it should.

 

[Wighty]

Looks good , has the dealer got a list of what work/parts have been replaced ?
I’d want another £1000 spare for just in case stuff

 

[Wighty]

One worry I would have is that full MB history means the gearbox atf has only been done at 37500 miles , unless of course it’s had any gearbox work in its history

 

[McDonald]

It looks a good car to me. As Wighty suggests, spending 3 grand on a car, you should anticipate some maintenance costs. Full MB service history seems astonishing over that sort of mileage. I'd read it closely but if it all checks out & drives nicely, you don't have much to lose.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Welcome, huge miles but they are built for it, rarer 7 seat option too. I'd be studying the service history hard but otherwise decent punt

 

[Mattlostatsea]

Thanks for the help. I will ask for the history. Appreciate the help.

 

[Rappey69]

"motorway miles" unless its only had one owner then i would like to know how they know that !
I would buy one with 250k if i was looking for a car as it looks really nice !

 

[4johng]

Don’t worry about the milage, that engine can do that 3 times over ( go over to Tenerife the taxies over there do a million miles) but pls check the servicing records, on any merc they are a must.

4johng


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[sonic]

As others have said, plus put the veh reg number in to the government MOT history site.
Also pop round to your local friendly MB dealer & see if you can get the service history printed off.

 

[jp williams]

Hi. Im thinking about buying this car but its got over 250.000 miles....
The price
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383444610243

Is it worth it?

Thanks Matt

What is your problem with it? The price is a steal and you get a 6 month Statutory Warranty as you are buying from a Dealer !!

 

[davemercedes]

Looks in very good condition Matt.

As above it would be sensible to see the history if possible and maybe confirm that “motorway miles” comment - which could be true if it was used for airport runs etc.

Also, as per Wighty’s comments - if you buy it, have a transmission service done immediately (if not sooner)!

It could very easily turn out to be a very sensible buy. If I was in the market, I’d give it serious consideration - if its mechanical condition matches its looks then it really is a steal.

Good luck Matt - let us know what happens...