After giving it some more thought, I would only list items that are systemic problems with the chassis. Not items that are mileage dependent, like the water pump, which go out on all cars.

I would only put on my list the following:

head gasket, wiring harness, throttle actuator, and radiator (the originals had plastic knecks, which break).

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".