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1stimer · #1 04-04-2009, 07:21 PM

Well I did it.

I purchased a 1995 E420 today.

The car has 99,000 miles.

Here is the carfax and the VIN codes.

Not much history, but it was a Starmark pre-owned vehicle which had extended warranty coverage through April 24, 2003!

It drives really nice and tight. I had Enrique at MRMB Motors give it the once over and he said it seems like a good one. Everything works. Enrique said just a couple of minor things to fix. Small oil leak on left side of engine, and something else minor that I should remember, but don't.

I probably paid too much, but that's what it was worth to me. I'll get some pictures up soon, but until then here are a few from the craigslist ad.

I get to sell my 1997 Nissan Maxima now, which has had a TON of work done to it. Just can't continue to maintain a car I don't have a connection with. I hope to get that feeling back that I had with my diesel W123 with this W124. I hope the maintenance doesn't kill me, but I am prepared to spend a few thousand during my first year of ownership. I know to tackle things as they come and not get behind. Wish me luck!

Vehicle Information: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E420/SPECIAL EDITION WDBEA34E5SC233012 SEDAN 4 DR 4.2L V8 FI REAR WHEEL DRIVE Standard Equipment | Safety Options
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No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
5 Previous owners
Personal vehicle
7 Service records available
24 Detailed records available
94,338 Last reported odometer reading

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

The number of owners is estimated by CARFAX Owners 1-3 Owner 4 Owner 5
Year purchased 1995 2003 2009
Type of owner Personal Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership 7 yrs. 8 mo. 5 yrs. 11 mo. 25 days
Owned in the following states/provinces California California California
Estimated miles driven per year 7,300/yr --- ---
Last reported odometer reading 46,337 94,338

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 6 billion vehicle history events and found 24 record(s) for this 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E420/SPECIAL EDITION (WDBEA34E5SC233012).

Owner 1
Purchased: 1995
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: 2,920/yr
Est. length owned: 5/4/95 - 3/30/99
(3 yrs. 10 mo.)

Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 2,920 miles per year, lower than the industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
05/04/1995 104 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Odometer reading reported

05/15/1995 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle

05/15/1998 9,272 Service Facility Vehicle serviced

Owner 2
Purchased: 1999
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: 15,695/yr
Est. length owned: 3/30/99 - 6/18/01
(2 yrs. 2 mo.)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
03/30/1999 11,422 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA Odometer reading reported

04/06/1999 11,499 Service Facility Pre-delivery inspection completed
Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Emissions inspection completed
Cooling system checked
Brake pads replaced
Door check replaced
Antenna replaced

04/06/1999 11,503 California
Inspection Station
Beverly Hills, CA Passed emissions inspection

05/06/1999 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported

08/13/1999 15,886 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Transmission checked
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Emissions inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed

04/01/2000 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA Title issued or updated

04/11/2000 26,502 Service Facility Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Engine cleaned
Power steering pump replaced
Steering damper replaced
Emissions inspection completed

06/28/2000 30,545 Service Facility Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Emissions inspection completed

04/13/2001 Vehicle Repair Center Fuel cap repaired

04/13/2001 43,814 Service Facility Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed
Emissions inspection completed
Fuel filler cap replaced

04/13/2001 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

Owner 3
Purchased: 2001
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 6/18/01 - 1/31/03
(1 yr. 7 mo.)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
06/18/2001 46,337 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Santa Clarita, CA Odometer reading reported

06/19/2001 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Santa Clarita, CA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

Owner 4
Purchased: 2003
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 1/31/03 - 1/5/09
(5 yrs. 11 mo.)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/31/2003 68,210 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

05/26/2004 73,699 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

04/26/2006 52,561 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection
INCONSISTENT ODOMETER READING

It is hard to tell whether this reading indicates an odometer rollback or a clerical error. Confirm the mileage with the seller or a qualified mechanic.

05/02/2008 90,785 California
Inspection Station
Panorama City, CA Passed emissions inspection

01/05/2009 94,243 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pacific Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle

Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.

02/04/2009 94,338 California
Inspection Station
Los Angeles, CA Passed emissions inspection

Owner 5
Purchased: 2009
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 3/10/09 - present
(25 days)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
03/10/2009 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Adelanto, CA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

04/04/2009 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair

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