Rocky hit it on the head! People are posting here when they have problems, OR they are just into them as a hobby or even profession.

I've driven multiple MB's to very high miles. My first was a 77 240D that I took to 280,000 miles without even taking care of it very well and with no major repairs up to that time. My second 240D went to 380,000 miles before an overhaul and then on past the 500,000 mile mark. Also this car delivered me to numerous meetings reliably and on time all over several states. It was more reliable than any of my co-workers were.

Mercedes Benz automobiles built up until the time when they started getting overly computerized were known for EXTREME reliability.