I think the repair focus just shifts. My W210 was the most reliable MB i owned (from 90k to 165k), as far as engine and tranny. It did dump a rear window motor, though, which was a pain to troubleshoot because of the CAN network. Also a self-dimming mirror and a door lock vacuum actuator. The AC compressor was giving up the ghost when I sold it at 14 years old.

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Prost!