I was browsing e-bay for "1985 Mercedes" since I have an 85' and just wanted to see what was there.

I then saw this "once nice" 85' 500SEL (that appears to be a EURO model) and wondering why it was so cheap. Come to find out this car on E-bay has had an engine fire. It states that the cause was from "dry fuel lines". As the owner of an 80s Mercedes- I am concerned. Just how common is this and I wonder what hoses busted open to cause this? Are the fuel lines under the hood easily accessible?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-MERCEDES-BENZ-500-SEL-097500-ORIGINAL-MILES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6763QQitemZ8044327966QQrdZ1

Does anyone else here with an 80s (or older) Mercedes take this precaution (checked / replaced their hoses). If so, how difficult is it?

Thanks.

BTW- strange - it says this car is a 1985, but it is my understanding that the 500SEL's for 1985 had a STANDARD aribag - this one lacks it.