What would/should it cost for a rebuild kit for a C230K (1999) transmission?

I read most of the "transmission" threads on club202.com and to me it looks like a rebuild at some point in time (before 200000 mil)....?

I guess I would change the transmission fluid in my C230K (1999 or 2000) if I bought one but I guess this is no guaranty to prevent a premature failure. Peoples experiences documented in the threads (at club202.com) are insightful but bread more confusion in the mind of someone (like myself) who is considering buying a used C230K with (110000 km) ~62000 mil. on the clock.

I guess the automatic transmissions will never be as reliable as the standard ones.....

I think I am going to have to think about buying the C230K a little bit longer.

I wonder what it may cost to have a (just in case if it happens) a C230K transmission rebuilt at a independent shop which specializes in MB. I guess if that price is not to scary I will become more convinced that C230K is the right machine to get.

Cheers,

Christopher.