Years to Avoid?
 

What diesel years should be avoided? I thought there was a thread with a list?

I'd recommend avoiding anything prior to post-WWII or anything made after MY06.

Avoid the 350s unless they are rebuild and 87s with the #12 head.

Answer
 

Wiring Harness issue; ALL
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/166883-wiring-harness-issue%3B-all.html

1990 thru 94 S Class diesels.E class from 1991 thru 96.1996 thru 1997 E Class diesels do to transmissions.All other years are OK.

I thought the harness issues mainly plagued late 124s, 140s, r129s, basically from very late 80's to about '96?

Would you read that sentence and consider whether or not you want to edit it for clarity ?

Uh?
 

[QUOTE=oldsinner111;2388579]1996 thru 1997 E Class diesels do to transmissions.QUOTE]

96 has the bullit proof 4 speed still it is the 97 that should be avoided. 96 with 606 is a strong runner, especially if you bypass the EGR whcih is very easy on this model before the more modern ecu emission controls were added in 98. om606 engine mated with 4 speed may not be quick but good for 400k at least if properly maintained.

Years to avoid
 

Years 14-16 are pretty much filled with teenage angst
18-26 drunken debauchery.
You are on your own for the rest

I'd avoid the whole disco era.

I would like to politely state that the above is crap!!!! E class from 90-95 are especially desirable, and if you can stand the W210 chassis then the '96-'99 have a very loyal following. Trannys are more desirable on certain years of the W210 I will give you from what I've read on here. {so, do or due?} ;)
I can't argue too much with the S class, but all other info I have a real problem with....

There are good 350SDLs out there too, you just have to look and avoid the ones that are time bombs.

-Jason

ive talked to a experienced mercedes mechanic and the main problem with those is the head gaskets

the 70's arent bad besides the climate control

Find another mechanic. The one you believe is "experienced" knows nothing.

I always try to avoid 1066AD.