When you turn the key does it turn over? If the starter is not turning over the motor, then the motor might be absolutely fine and its just a starter issue.

Does the dashboard behave as normal? Lights come on and such when you turn key to on position? What happens when you turn the key to start? Do the lights dim, do you hear a click, or does the engine turn over?

If it is manual transmission and the engine is not turning over with the starter you can push it to running speed, pop the clutch in second gear and it will start so you can take it home. Then you need to get a new starter or figure out what is going on with the existing one.

Good luck!

-=>Raja.

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1983 MB 190E, bought from Germany and shipped to the US in 1986.