rickjordan,

So far, I have not had to have the 1982 240D emissions inspected for over two years, so the new procedures are still a little unclear. If you register today, I do not think you will have to have the car emissions tested. They will mail you a notice to have it done when the system is back up and running, and they will identify a place to go for your Diesel. There was some kick-back scandal a few years ago and the whole system got shut down for a few years.

In the past the 240D, with 280,000 or so miles, had no trouble, and now, with 312,000 I think it runs better. The car does not smoke anymore (it was never a heavy smoker, but now it does not smoke at all). The switch to Delvac 1 has made a big difference in how the engine runs and starts, but I hope they don't look for oil leaks while they run the test. The rear seal is getting to the point where the EPA will get motivated to track me down soon.

A car out of state will be checked for all lights, e-brake, steering, and maybe a few other items, like tread life left on the tires. It is a superficial inspection. I have done this with two 190E's and the 300E in the past few years, with the last in September this year. No big deal unless the car is falling apart. If it looks and feels solid I think they just check off the blocks on their form.

Good luck with your move, Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)