1. Never happened to me unless I caused it deliberately.
2. True for 2 out of 3 of my cars.
3. In the winter, true.
4. True
5. Not really. Trunk leaks though.
6. Yes.
7. Stick shift, does not apply. One of the clutch bearings is noisy though.
8. Yes.
9. Yes.
10. Yes.
11. Nope, not yet.

And you didn't mention what is in my opinion in the top 3 common MB problems: CRUISE doesn't work.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

Between two 123's and a total of ten years and 43,000 miles of ownership, I've had 1-4, 8. and 10. 1 and 3 have happened more than once. I've had #7 for the last three years (and three transmissions), but in a W114.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

116's here.

1,2,4,5,8,9,10 and 11.

What do I win

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My occupational hazard bein'
my occupation's just not around...
1980 300SD
1980 300SD

#4 replaced oil pan gasket twice (just a tiny leak now)
#7 sometimes real strange from 2nd to 3rd

Only things left.

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2012 B Class

1981 300D - Now with greazzer

for new owners

#1. Engine will not shut off-- YES after fixing a vacuum leak I had to replace my shutoff valve
#2. Central locking not working.-- YES when I bought the car
#3. Engine won't start.-- NO
#4. Oil leaks. YES
#5. Floor wet. YES
#6. Hood hinges stiff or broken. NO
#7. Transmission shifting strange. Define strange
#8. Broken Air cleaner mount and/or bracket. NO
#9. Collapsed engine mounts. NO
#10. Worn out steering/suspension parts. YES rebuilt the front end
#11. Ignition key won't turn. NO

#1. Engine will not shut off. - Never happened.
#2. Central locking not working. - All working perfectly.
#3. Engine won't start. - "One-click" start.
#4. Oil leaks. - Fixed by tightening some bolts.
#5. Floor wet. - as dry as it can get.
#6. Hood hinges stiff or broken. - Nope.
#7. Transmission shifting strange. - Nope.
#8. Broken Air cleaner mount and/or bracket. - Nope.
#9. Collapsed engine mounts. - Nope.
#10. Worn out steering/suspension parts. - Nope.
#11. Ignition key won't turn. - Nope.

Almost none of the above when I acquired it from another enthusiast.

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1. Yes, plug the offending vacuum line and it will shut off. Both my cars had this
2.Yep, both cars, related to #1
3. Yes, needed glow plugs or controller, fixed.
4. Sure, they are 32-40 year old cars. Oil cooler lines were the worst for me-Oil pan gasket too. Fixed both
5. Yes, previous owner never cleaned sunroof drains. I did, sealed tracks as best I could and stay dry now.
6. No. Proper lubrication goes a long way.
7. Yes, as I type with the 300d. 240d was a manual. Often stuck in 2nd.
8. Rubber insulators replaced on both of my W123s, braket was never busted.
9. No
10. Normal wear for any vehicle, I replace 2 tie rods on my 240d, drag link on my 300d
11. Nope.

Like everyone else says, no cruise control, tach went out, odometer works when it wants to...but we love these cars anyway, right?

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82 240d 4 speed manual. stripped parts car-PM me for requests
85 300d daily driver. Nice reliable beater always a work in progress unknown miles-odom works when it wants
95 E300d. daily driver or trip taker 220k
97 F250 4x4 7.3 turbo ext cab, 8'bed
78 Pontiac Bonneville-my 1st car bought new by parents, my high school graduation present in 1988-sits in garage. needs to come out of mothball

1. Yep. Plug the offending vacuum line and it will shut off.
2. Yep, both cars, related to number 1.
3. Yep, glow plugs or controller, fixed.
4. Yep, these are 30-40 year old cars. Mine was the pan gasket on the 240d, oil cooler lines on the 300d. Fixed both
5. Yep. Previous owner never cleaned the sunroof drains. Clogged with leaves, dirt, etc. I cleaned them and sealed the tracks as best I could. I pretty much stay dry now.
6. Nope. Proper lubrication goes a long way.
7. Yes, now as I type, an issue with the 300d. Will report in my other post what happens. 240d used to stick in second often (manual)
8. Rubber cushions yes. Replaced as needed. Brackets were in good shape
9. No
10. Normal wear on any vehicle. I replace 2 tie rods on the 240 and a drag link on the 300d. Minor fixes.
11. No.

Like everyone else says, no cruise control working, tach quit, odometer works when it wants to...but we love these cars anyway, right?

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82 240d 4 speed manual. stripped parts car-PM me for requests
85 300d daily driver. Nice reliable beater always a work in progress unknown miles-odom works when it wants
95 E300d. daily driver or trip taker 220k
97 F250 4x4 7.3 turbo ext cab, 8'bed
78 Pontiac Bonneville-my 1st car bought new by parents, my high school graduation present in 1988-sits in garage. needs to come out of mothball

1983 300CD

#1. Engine will not shut off
No. Never
#2. Central locking not working.
Never has. Disabled. Who needs it.
#3. Engine won't start.
No. Never
#4. Oil leaks.
Of course. Not bad enough to fix.
#5. Floor wet.
No. Never
#6. Hood hinges stiff or broken.
Yes. My fault. Hood flew up during test drive. Replaced w/used.
#7. Transmission shifting strange.
Yes. Repaired by replacing K1 spring
#8. Broken Air cleaner mount and/or bracket.
Of course. Keep replacing mounts as needed
#9. Collapsed engine mounts.
No. Never
#10. Worn out steering/suspension parts.
Yes, on acquisition. Replaced as needed
#11. Ignition key won't turn.
No. Never. Keep lubed w/teflon spray