This message comes to you from the other side of the world and offers little help with your immediate problem. I hope you get it sorted, but what???!!!! a 1998 M.B. with 55 k on the clock and stuffed engine mount . From one whos looking at upgrading to a C class Im tempted to consider a BMW.!. Good Luck. I replaced an engine mount in my Porsche a year ago and thats done 167000 miles.