Had a 96 E300D, drove it about 230K with no problems at all. Compared to the 92 2.5T, 87 300D T, 82 300D T, it was a great car. I had no engine problems, the reason I got rid of it was the stupid iginition lock-out had to take to dealer and they had a nice 99 E300 that I traded for. The lack of a turbo was not bad, and not near the problems with the trap oxidizer on the 87.
Ron