sfsegui, persevere with this vehicle instead of parting it out. Hopefully, you have some service records so you know how well this vehicle was maintained during the time the elderly woman owned it. Check the condition of the spark plugs, if they are a tan color that means the engine is running properly and not burning oil. Replace the spark plugs with Bosch F8DC4 gapped at .032". Add some Techron to the fuel to clean out the fuel delivery system. Check/replace the air filter. Once you get the engine up to operating temperature, turn it off and drain the oil. Change oil and filter. Inflate the tires to 32psi and drive this vehicle extensively to confirm that it is dependable.

Our 1991 300CE sat in our garage for 2 years, and suffered no ill effects. I had not put gas in it for those 2 years; however, it started easily after charging the battery. These older MB vehicles are very durable with a little TLC.

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Fred Hoelzle