I have talked to the owner and drove the car last Sunday.
The car was in a minor front end accident. It was purchased from Dominion Auto Wreckers, a local wrecking yard. I remember seeing it on the website ironically. The guy who has it listed on ebay purchased the car from Dominion and fixed it. He's been driving it for about year. Service records are with the car and has been serviced regularly by an MB dealer.
WHUNTER - your points are all things I have considered, just wasn't sure of the money to correct it.
Thanks for all your info, but I think I'll be passing on the car.

Joe