On the 1996 E-class the electrical portion of the ignition switch seems to be somewhat a common failure with the no-starter symptom.

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MERCEDES BENZ MASTER GUILD TECHNICIAN (6 TIMES)
ASE MASTER TECHNICIAN
27 YEARS DEALER M.B. Shopforeman
190E 2.3 ITS RACECAR
1986 190E 16V