I've been looking for a 300SD (Not a W126 Chassis Type) and I'm wondering how I can look at a car and tell if it is really a 300SD or a rod bender, as it appears that some people selling these cars are aware of the rod bender bad reputation and attempt to deceive buyers into thinking the cars are 300SDs.

Can someone look at this craigslist ad and tell me if this is a rod bender or not?

And, if you guys can tell me how not to be fooled, I'd greatly appreciate it!

1993 Mercedes 300 SD Turbo diesel

Thanks to all in advance

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Currently Driving
2006 E320 CDI
1999 E300 Turbo Diesl
2002 ML500
1995 E320 Station Wagon


MBs I've owned
1997 E320 Assassinated by Pine Tree
1987 300E Wife Killed Engine
1981 300D Stretch Limo Total Loss
1970 250 Coupe 212,000 mi.
1974 450sel 184,000 mi.
1974 240D 377,000 mi.
1977 300D 204, 000 mi.
1979 280se God Only Knows!
1983 240D 130,000 mi.
1972 220D 280,000 mi.
1983 300SD 244,000 mi.