Below is the attached PPI for a 1987 300TD with approx. 141K miles, and a clean CARFAX.

VIN# WDBEB93D9HF038806

Most of the items other than the dead SRS light, I can fix myself.

Since the SRS is a safety item, I would expect him to fix this, as well as the door fuses and verify they work, as well as the two self-levelling struts since he's using "helper" shims.

Based upon below, what items would you consider a deal breaker (please mark DB); or worth getting either a (C)redit; or have the (O)wner fix before purchase (e.g., 1: C; 2: C; etc.).

In your opinion, would you pass on this car ?

The pros, are the engine, drivetrain, and the front suspension.

Thanks in advance,
:-) neil

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Re: 1987 Mercedes 300TD


Observations at Prepurchase Inspection

1. Missing antenna seal
2. Antenna mast is stuck and needs replacement
3. Blower motor made noise with initial start-up then cleared up.
4. Fuel gage will not move then jumps (car has reserve light on)
5. Driver’s door lock needs outer cover (not available separately)
6. Ambient temperature gage in instrument cluster has defective display.
7. Tires (Kelly) are nearly worn out.
8. Dash has dash cap glued on (usually to cover cracks)
9. Tailgate won’t stay up (needs rear shocks)
10. Bulbholder on LR tail light is wired/ taped in
11. Engine fan shroud had crack through top and has black tape.
12. No SRS light on dash with key energized, this could be bad bulb or bad
control unit, etc . . .
13. Aftermarket radiator cap on expansion tank
14. Fuse H blown for RF and LR windows
15. Missing tow hook cover from front bumper
16. LF headlight door has cracks
17. Wheel rims need new paint
18. Converted from R12 to 134a (a/c seems to work)
19. Vacuum pump has four bolts on front cover (new design)
20. Has had old style trap oxidizer replaced
21. Exhaust is good, except rear muffler has crack.
22. Car has dust shields front and rear; however, non-vented.
23. RF lower door moulding trim is loose at back edge.
24. No third seat in rear or seat belts for third seat.
25. No center headrest for back seat.
26. Deep scratch in RF door about six inches in length
27. Three nickel sized dents in RF fender.
28. Original head with 14 behind second injector
29. No lower engine splash panel, transmission panel was cut short.
30. Rear springs have helper shims installed
31. RR hydraulic shock has leak, plastic cover is falling off both rear shocks
32. Fuel preheater and fuel pump at injection pump have fuel drips hanging off
33. Oil level sender has slight oil leak
34. Rear brake pads are getting low.
35. Cracks in wood around shift gate
36. Steering wheel worn smooth at top.
37. Speedometer needle jumps (is not steady) at speeds lower than 40mph.
38. Bothersome dirt in rear storage compartments, under rear seats

There is NO RUST and the paint is in fairly good condition. All vaccuum door locks work, even after sitting a 12-hrs.

The self-levelling works, but the electronic trunk latch does NOT, but it still latches.

The dirt is due to them living on a farm off a dirt road.



Newer items:

1. New belt shock, tensioner
2. New front struts, (bilstein)
3. New tie rods
4. New drag link
5. New steering shock
6. New rear links
7. Brake fluid, trans fluid, P.S. fluid look good
8. Engine may have been steamed cleaned looks good
9. Front pads and rotors look very good
10. Smoking seems normal for diesel
11. Sunroof operates fine
12. No oil contamination in coolant
13. Temperature appears normal , fan clutch operational
14. No real leaks
15. Engine temperature is normal
16. Acceleration is normal