Hello, this is my first post here. I picked up an 87 300D the other night. 300D It looks and drives real nice, but there are some glitches. I've found solutions to some of the problems, but I've still got some questions. I've been reading about 300D's for the past few days, and I feel like I've just scratched the surface. Any advice would be much appreciated.

There are scheduled service records up through 110,000 miles. Right now the car has 153,000 miles. A Mercedes mechanic checked the car over before the dealer handed it to me. Anything I should check or service now (besides oil)?

The LCD display for the temperature reading is bad. So are an indicator bulb or two (tail light went out after I drove it home). The parking brake does not work (can't believe this passed inspection and the "mechanic"). It feels like there is plenty of tension in the foot pedal for the parking brake. Is this something I can easily repair, or should I insist that the seller make it right. The car was supposed to be "perfect, like new". I understand some of the minor stuff, but anything else I'm going to try and have corrected. I don't mind doing the work myself.

During the MD state inspection, the rear brake pads failed. The dealer installed a set of el cheapo pads purchased from Salvo (discount parts shop in MD). Should this be a concern? I'd hate to have to buy new rotors. I see that OEM pads are pretty inexpensive. I have read that generic brake pads are bad for Merc rotors. Could new pads require a break in period before the parking brake will hold (I doubt it)?

There is a hole in the drivers side glass headlamp lens. Anybody know where I can find a replacement? The dealer offered to pay for a new one. Used is OK too. The passenger headrest no longer works, motor is running (no big deal at all).

I pulled the oil fill cap off while the car was running, and there was no smoke pouring out. Just sloshed oil from the rockers. I'll have to look again to see which part number head is installed. The trap has been updated to the new thingy. The EGR is still connected (anybody have easy link or instructions on how to disable this?)

The car drives great, with lot's power and comfort. I'm having a blast driving around in my first MB. Thanks in advance.

Lukejt