Your list is not representative of what most W210 owners experience. For example, there was an issue with spring perch failure when the model first came out. A few failed but most did not. It's unlikely than any W210 on the road will fail but not impossible.

There are a couple of lists of W210 issues at the W210 forums at benzworld and MBworld. Bear in mind that most owners won't experience those problems. Sort of like trying to judge the overall health of the population by just visiting a hospital.

An inspection is a really good idea and money well spent if it is done by a knowledgeable MB tech. Preferably one who has owned a W210. Prepare to spend $200-$300 and receive a written report of exactly what was checked. Besides an inspection look for a car with complete or almost complete service records. Since the mileage is quite low, look for evidence that the condition of the car is consistent with that mileage.

As with any car rust is a big deal. For the W210 the key spots were under the bottom of the doors and under the trunk handle.

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1998 E320 Wagon