MY 1993 300TE 4MATIC DOES NOT START. IT TURNS OVER & TRIES TO START BUT DOES NOT. ANY IDEAS WHY?

It tries to start, hence, the ignition system is probably OK.
1) The fuel supply system has two pumps in series. If one pump has failed the "tries-to-start" symptom will appear.
2) The fuel pump relay is bypassed when the starter is engaged. If it has failed the "tries-to-start" symptom will appear.

Note: Writing in ALL CAPS is like shouting.

Thanks for this tip. Do you know if this applies to a 1992 300te also?

THANKS FOR THE TIP! I REALLY APPRECIATE IT! I wanted to make sure you heard. So I was “shouting”.

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Past mb: '73 450sl, '81 280slc stick, '71 250, '72 250c, '70 250c, '79 280sl, '73 450sl, parted: '75 240d stick, '69 280s, '73 450slc, '72 450sl,

Si.

Check for a bad fuel pump as mentioned, they are likely culprits. You may be able to feel one running and not the other.

Cap and rotor are common failure/maintenance issues on M103 motors. The only time my 300TE let me down was a burned rotor. Check for spark into the cap from the coil but not out to the plug wires.

Good luck and please complete the post...

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Please explain.

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NICE! MUCH APPRECIATED!!

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Past mb: '73 450sl, '81 280slc stick, '71 250, '72 250c, '70 250c, '79 280sl, '73 450sl, parted: '75 240d stick, '69 280s, '73 450slc, '72 450sl,