It happened to our (orginal owners) 1998 E 430 also. With 77,000 miles. We had to replace the Air Cond pump and top control arms at the same time . All different issues but all shockly early on for a car that had been very well taken car of.

Has anyone had any luck getting MB to stand up for any discounts or refunds on repairs like these> I sent Customer Care a letter and got a forum letter back with my name mis spelled!