I have a 1997 with the same amount of miles. Had it for a few months and it was fine. Now I have an oil leak which is COMMON FOR THAT YEAR! Independent said 2500 later and I will have a new head gasket to cure the oil leak which is common on the front of the straight six in 1997. Better motor in 1998.

I also am having electrical issues, check my post today my wife parked in the garage, took the key out and the car kept running, no big deal I guess I will disconnect the battery so we do not die from the exhaust., nope not with this POS kept running!!! I ended up turning the ignition to activate the starter which never sounds good on a running motor and it stopped. It is sitting in the garage waiting for me to wrench on it again or take it to the independent for a few days.

Great car when it works right, If I did it OVER I would of took the cash I paid for this older Benz and happily leased one over three years and enjoyed the driving not the headaches now. I just want to go from point A to B in a nice car. I have learned my lesson only lease these cars. Hope you take my advice,

Floyd