Hi,

I currently own a few MBs(2-w123 and 1-w124) and would like to know more about the E50. I read that it only came out as a 1997 model and engine comes from the S500. In testing it yesterday, I found a few trouble spots and would like to hear your input whether i should take the car or leave it and keep on looking. Here's what I found so far:
1.) front fenders on both side seem to have been stretched as paint grain on a portion of the fender is coarse upon close visual inspection compared to the rest of the vehicle.
2.) rear vent has no air whatsoever, cool or hot. - (possible clogged filter?)
3.) there's a tiny oil leak on the front end of the engine. possibly an oil seal for the timing chain?( it's the black round plastic with a wire harness attached to it )
4.) radiator has a tiny leak which will also be resolved by new radiator hopefully. - still needs to be negotiated
5.) side mirrors on both side does not work but seller has offered to install new ones if I do decide to purchase it.(will the facelift side mirrors fit these?)
6.) rear view mirror is a bit loose. - have not talked to the seller about this yet.
7.) there's a small rattle inside the dashboard. not a big deal, just annoying.( how difficult is it to take out the dashboard? )
8.) on some potholes, there's a small rattle on the drivetrain which is possibly just worn suspension bushings due to age.

Aside from these, everything else seems fine. The car runs great and couldn't find anything else wrong...yet. Should there be anything in particular you guys could suggest I look into as pre-purchase checklist of some sort? I read that there was a recall on the harmonic balancer on the w210s, would this be included? Thanks in advance.

Pat