Well, business is not very good these days and since the downturn is affecting my income I am considering selling our E300. I am mentioning the possible sale of this car here, first, since this where the ‘diesel heads’ live. As most of you are aware my E300 has not been exactly a blessing, however, with that being said all of the items on this car that seem to be ‘gremlins’ have been replaced. Currently, the mileage is around 74,000

Here is the service history of the car since I have owned it:

1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 VIN: WDBJF25HXXA834499.

Date Completed Mileage Cost
September 1, 2006 73,050 miles $189.67

Service Performed By: Nathan Osmun
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: N/A
Service(s) Performed: •Brake Pads, Front - Replace
Service Comments: Rotors and ceramic pads installed on front


July 22, 2006 71,081 miles $510.00

Service Performed By: Shaver Imports
Repair Order Number: 71416
Service Description: Fuel Delivery Valve Seal Replacement
Service(s) Performed: •Other
Service Comments: Fuel Delivery Valve Seal Replacement (o-rings and copper seals)


July 8, 2006 70,420 miles $43.75

Service Performed By: Nathan Osmun
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: Engine Air and Cabin Filters
Service(s) Performed: •Other
•Air Filter Element - Replace
•Tires - Check and Correct Pressure
Service Comments: Other-Replace Cabin Filters Parts Cost: $19.75 Cabin Filters $24.00 Engine Air Filter


July 5, 2006 70,325 miles $45.00

Service Performed By: Nathan Osmun
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: Oil Change
Service(s) Performed: •Oil and Filter - Change
•Oil and Filter - Change and Lube
Service Comments: Ilo and filter @$45.00


July 3, 2006 70,206 miles $342.67

Service Performed By: Shaver Import
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: N/AReplace Seal
Service(s) Performed: •Other
Service Comments: Invoice: MBCS50583


March 24, 2006 66,258 miles $317.98

Service Performed By: N/A
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: Tires-Replace
Service(s) Performed: •Tires - Replace
Service Comments: $57.98 - Replace $260 - Tires


November 10, 2005 58,486 miles $103.65

Service Performed By: Nathan Osmun
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: Fuel Pump Line/Seal Replacement
Service(s) Performed: •Other
Service Comments: Replaced all IP fuel lines and shut-off valve seal. Total PArts cost - $103.65


September 4, 2005 56,920 miles $55.67

Service Performed By: Nathan Osmun
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: Replace Front Brake Pads/Sensors
Service(s) Performed: •Brake Pads, Front - Replace
Service Comments: Ceramic Brake Pads - $49.21 Brake Sensor - $3.23 ea. x 2 Total Parts - $55.67


July 11, 2005 54,629 miles $138.74

Service Performed By: Nathan Osmun
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: Air Mass Sensor
Service(s) Performed: •Other
Service Comments: Replace Air MAss Sensor - $138.74 part cost


July 5, 2005 54,195 miles $216.73

Service Performed By: Nathan Osmun
Repair Order Number: 0
Service Description: Glow Plugs, Air, Fuel, and Oil Filter Change
Service(s) Performed: •Air Filter Element - Replace
•Fuel Filter - Replace
•Oil and Filter - Change
•Other
•Replace Engine Oil
Service Comments: 1. Replaced glow plugs - $131.88 2. Replaced fuel filter and pre filter - $11.26 3. Changed air filter - $22.20 4. Changed Oil and filter Filter - $9.39 , Filter / Oil - @$42.00

I am sorry that things have reached such a pass that you are considering parting with it,however I HAVE read practically all your posts regarding the car so I can well understand your trepidation.

Even after I got mine running well by replacing,shall we say,cheap and prematurely aged fuel supply components I still tense up initially when I drive the car every day,perhaps subconsciously awaiting for some mischief to occur but my rational mind knows differently.

I have NEVER had any mechanic repair any of my vehicles,even to the extent of machining and and semi-sizing my own cylinders,cranks and bearings{for my antiques}since paradoxically,what you know WELL doesn't frighten you and what you DON'T know at all holds no terrors either,the more I learn about this car's somewhat dubious electronics, the more confident I am in being able to rectify these faults,few of which have manifested themselves thus far,and when trouble rears it's ugly head It's ordinarily something very simple.

Best of luck anyway,have it detailed out,cleaned and waxed and you'll find many who will want this car.

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How the hell did you burn though a set of front brake pads in 17K miles? That's about twice the average frequency. You must really have heavy feet on both pedals to burn them up that fast.

Also, it would probably help prospective buyers if you told more details about the car (options, colors, condition) and probably post pictures and location...

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz

You ASS-U-ME a lot. The front brakes were not burnt up. These were ceramic pads that I purchased at AutoZone. About a month a ago the front brakes began to squeak at times when the cars was nearly stopped. The noise did not please my wife so I replaced the rotors and pads so that both were brand new.

Well, we can be safely assured Mr.Granite State know-it-all won't be among your potential customers

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Shame on me for assuming that...it just appeared that you replaced ceramic pads with the same ceramic pads, so I figured it was a wear item.

No, I'm not in the market for another one of these, my '98 keeps me busy enough

But I thought the suggestion about posting some other features of the car might have been more appreciated...OK, I will MMOB.

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz