I paid $3500 for mine with 160k 3 years ago, WITH the wiring harness (yours is a 92 so won't need it - good) and with throttle actuator replaced. Does this car have ASR? Very important to know.

AC not working? Could be a cheap switch, could be a $1200 evaporator job.

Figure spending a few thousand bucks to get a "cheap" benz in reliable condition, and even then, it wont be as good as a 1-2 owner, full-records car, one whereby ALL the maintenance and repairs were not only addressed, but addressed promptly.

I would run, not walk, unless you are planning to get a PPI from a reputable shop - their word will be the "decider" - and not the shop where he got his work done, because they're in his pocket, not yours.

Otherwise, hold out for a car with full records. They're out there, just have to be patient

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

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL