I am looking at a 1992 300TE with 201000 miles on it. It is a pretty good price, but I am wondering what things to look for with these models. I own a 123 diesel, and love it, but I am not familiar with the 124 gassers. Any suggestions as to known problems, or red flags would be very helpful. Thanks!!!!!!

I assume the car has a 103 engine.
* Head gasket at the right/back of the engine.
* Valve seals/valve guides if the engine likes to drink oil
* A/C: A leaky evaporator is a major major major job to replace.
* Rear suspension operation.
* hard shifting transmission (need a rebuilt), especially if it acts funny in reverse.
All the rest is pretty straightforwards.

Is '92 also one of the bad engine wire harness years or is that later?

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Have a look through the postings on 124 buying guidelines here

http://www.mbcnsw.org.au/forum/index.php/board,18.0.html

Bad wiring harness was the m104 engine of later years. As stated above, the model you are considering has the m103 engine. At the mileage of the car you are considering, you will most probably need new valve seals.

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1999 E430
1999 C230 Kompressor
1992 300E (write-off)
1984 190D 2.2 (sold)