My W123 300TD averaged US$3,000 per year
The W124 300TEs averaged US$4,000 to US$4,500 per year
The W124 E 320 T averaged US$4,000
The W140 S 320 averaged US$5,000 per year
The V140 S 500 L has run up to US$3,500 for four months of use.

These costs include regular maintenance, broken parts, and tires. They do not include yearly taxes and insurance.

Parts here are a little expensier than in the States, but labor hourly rate is a bit cheaper, although the authorized dealer (which I use) is extremely expensive in labor.

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]