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Originally Posted by Benzadmiral
Alex,
I had a '97 C230, and the MB literature from that year says that all the models got the new 5-speed electronic adaptive transmission. I mention this because some of those early 5-speeders had issues that even regular fluid changes didn't fix (mine was one of 'em), and Howitzer should examine that MB service history carefully for any reported transmission problems.
If it is a 4-speed in there, though, never mind.
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I think you're right on this one. I think the 1997 MY was the first year for the 722.6 5 speed auto in the W210 chassis.
I wouldn't worry about wiring harness issues for the 1997 M104. That was pretty much a 1993-1995 issue, although if I remember correctly, some early production 1996's got leftover harnesses from the previous MY. I believe the head gasket issue was cleared up by 1997, but if it wasn't, there is a remote chance that the car has the original head gasket. Sifting through the service records (or a call to MB USA to ask about warranty repairs) will let you know the answer to that.