I've had my 2001 210 wagon for 3.5 years and about 35K miles. It is a Starmarked car from the local dealer. About 3.5 years old and 20K miles when purchased.

Have replaced a taillight or two. So far no headlight or marker bulbs. One window regulator has been replaced. Replaced one headrest motor that was intermittent. Replaced the instrument cluster - one pixel had failed. Got a new MAF recently.

That's the total list of repairs. I've recently gone through a bunch of normal maintenance - new tires, plugs, A service. Replaced the original battery just this month.

There are two things about the car which annoy me. It has a few creaks & rattles, more than are appropriate for a Benz. Most are back in the hatch & cargo area. I've fixed the worst offenders, but it should be better. Second, it's a bit noisy at highway speeds. There's too much wind noise. My diesel 124 wagon was much quieter.

My $.02,

- JimY

instrument cluster replaced because one pixel had failed? wow!

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1996 E320 since 1/16/08, 171K miles as of Feb 2011

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1989 300CE - R.I.P. Dec 29 2007
Other MBs (sold): 1992 300E-24 - 1979 350SLC - 1984 230E - 1990 300CE

One word - Starmark.

- JimY