I have been offered what I think is a very good deal on a 1998 E 320 Wagon (71,000 miles). (My son is in the business and took this car in on a trade). He talked to the previous owner who reported that there was a leak on a rear shock, but was told by MB dealer's mechanic that this was not a "major" problem as long as the hydrolic (sp) fluid resevoir was monitered regularly. I noticed evidence of a small puddle in my garage under the right rear shock. The mechanic at his non-MB dealership confirmed the leak source. I have read most of the post on the harmonic balancer failures and have that under control or at least know what to look for. Is the "leak" something I should be concerned about or was the mechanics advice OK. The only other thing that concerns me is that both the headlight and parking light covers appear very "dingy", almost like there is a film over them. Cleaning them doesn't seem to help.

This seems to be a wonderful web site. The information I received (along with pics of the harmonic balancer problem) is priceless. Other than the above I can't really address any concerns about the purchase of this car.
Thanks
Guy

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Guy Everhart

1998 E320 Wagon