Thread: really surprised by so many rust problems on Mercedes cars
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Old 12-21-2006, 02:51 PM
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S430 door rust
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Originally Posted by ILUVMILS View Post
Many of the rust issues are due to rust-proofing measures that were inadvertantly ommitted by the factory when the cars were built. W202 sub-frame seams, W210 rocker panels, and W210 and W220 doors, all had Recall/Service Campaigns related to rust.

IMHO, with the technology available today, MB should have ZERO rust issues.
I have a 2000 S430 W220 with rust on the rear driver's side door. The dealer and MBUSA both claim no knowledge of any recall/service campaigns.

Any specific information would be appreciated.
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