I had a client that had two 116 300sd's and both had well over 300,000mi on them . The only drawback, in MY opinion, is the early climate control that your car has. The later climate control that the 82 and later cars was alot more dependable.

This guys 79SD took a head on with a cadillac that shortened the mercedes front end by 2 feet. Out of three people in the accident, he was the only one that didn't go to the hospital! Even though the four doors were bent, you could still open and close ALL four of them and they would latch.

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.