Thanks for the information. I'll have to digest it ,and then decide on my next move.

Just for interest
The engine number is 1049926209727
The VIN 1240326C267335
It is a 95 E320 W124, made in South Africa.

Can you please recommend a book or a manual were I can find all the codes and test / diagnostic information for my car. I would like to purchase it. I do all my repairs and maintenance myself, because I like to, and his data is invaluable. I can take the car to a MB garage, for the first time in my life, but I'll lose out on all the fun.

MB is South Africa is strange. Their technical department bluntly refuses to give any technical info to the public, although the car is is a 95 model. They refer you to a MB dealer, and that is also of no help if you are in persuit of technical data and guidance.
I suppose I'll be forced to use Startekinfo from the US.
Do they have the data there that I would require ?

Regards
Gerritt