I don't have near the experience as Steve, but I agree. I have had; 114, 115, 123, 124, 210 and 203 cars. I only drive my 210 car about 75,000 miles, but except for a dumb situation with the resonance system on the then newly designed diesel, the car was trouble free.

For me the next most trouble free were the early cars, that is the 114, 115 and 123.

My 124 has required attention over the years and has tried my patience, mainly because it just seems like I'm constantly buying parts. That said, I can't remember it every leaving me stranded beside the road except for an aged battery failing. I really don't lay that off on MB.

The 203 has had a few piddly annoyances, but it was one of the very first of the 203's being built within the first couple of months of production.

If you are looking for reliability, I think the 210 with the 3.2 would be a good bet.

Remember, ANY car is a machine. Machines need care and will occasionally require repair. That's a fact that you have to be ready to live with if you are going to drive.

Have a great day,