Well........

I have the same behavior. For the record......MBUSA was very good to me under Starmark. Everything up front was done between 70-80k (ctrl arms, ball joints, all bushings) except shocks. At about 85k, the entire steering box and drag link was replaced.

The behavior you describe didn't change.......

Perhaps this is what Ethan says - normal.

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL