I've searched and read tons on the mid 90s wiring harness breakdowns. My wife and I inherited this car from her father, who bought it and had it religiously serviced at Euro Motor Cars in Bethesda, Maryland. It's been an excellent car, except for the crazy electircal problems, which were traced to the wiring harness by a good local shop (Silver Star Motors).

I wrote a nice but firm letter to the service manager explaining the situation, and emphasizing that this was bought and serviced at their dealership. I got an immediate call back saying that he ws not aware of any recalls or replacement offers from Mercedes. He was also not aware of any such problems with wiring harnesses, and asked if I had seen anything from MB in writing. He then stated that "with a nine year old car you'll just have to step up and pay for it".

He was obviously an idiot and/or trying to blow me off. Yes its nine (actually ten) years old, but I have never had this type of problem with any other make of car that I or anyone else I know has owned. Since this is a nearly universal problem, you would think that MB would have "stepped up" and taken care of it since it is obviously a design/maunfacturing defect.

I've read various other threads about successful replacements under goodwill policies. Obviously this guy was not willing to give any goodwill to the daughter of a long-term and faithful customer. Does anyone have any additional ammunition I can use, specifically anything in writing from MB? Thanks.