My 96 E320 is about to turn over to 200K miles and I was wondering what maintenance/preventative maintenance items I need to do.

Any and all info would be appreciated.

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2010 W212 E350 Sport
1996 W210 E320 (220K miles)

Look at the flex disks, if they have not been previously replaced, then replace them.

I think that at this point there are things like timing chain, suspension parts, etc., that need attention to, or at least looking into.

Other than that, just follow your regular maintenance schedule.

I have a 1989 300TE that recently turned over 200k miles.

Previously I owned a 1991 420SEL that I sold with 250k miles and a 1984 300SD that I sold with over 340k miles.

I did just regular, routine maintenance, except for the big ticket items.

Good luck on your milestone.

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Current Benzes

1989 300TE "Alice"
1990 300CE "Sam Spade"
1991 300CE "Beowulf" RIP (06.1991 - 10.10.2007)
1998 E320 "Orson"
2002 C320 Wagon "Molly Fox"

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wow. 200k. still on original transmission & suspension parts?

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Current cars:
2001 MB E55 AMG
2003 Honda S2000
2000 Honda CRV

Gone but not forgotten:
2004 BMW 325i 5sp sport
1999 BMW 540i sport
1997 MB E420
1995 BMW M3 coupe

Yes, original trans and the engine has never been opened.
I have replaced my front shock, replacing the rear shocks in the next week or so.

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2010 W212 E350 Sport
1996 W210 E320 (220K miles)

Wow, that is awesome. Seriously. If you've gotten that much out of suspension pieces, it's beyond time for replacement of rubber bushings and the flex disc. I would indeed match up some new shocks for the rear. Resistor tips/caps for spark plugs are ready to be replaced by now as well. Inspect the control arms and make sure they are in good shape.

All my front bushings/bearings were done at 70k/8 years, flex disc around 80k, resistor tips at 85k. Most of these items are age-related more than wear, so at your mileage and age, I'd say you would be smiling when you drive it after replacing these parts. It will make a difference, and a nice birthday present for your 210

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL

96 E320 Thats the 210 Chasis i think. Those control arm bushings usually only go about 100K miles and they are shot. Also check the Vibration dampener (Crankshaft Pulley)if you have not ever did that repair.

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92 400E

Yes this is a W210.

I do believe I will need to replace many of the suspension items that you have recommended. Lower control arm bushings seem to go out fairly easily.
I replace mine once already. One of the things that I saw my indy mechanic do once was to use a whole can of WD40 on many of the rubber bushings.
They use to squeek when I went over bumps and driveways. After his WD40 fix, they have not acted up. That was about 100K miles ago too.
I may also need new motor mounts, car has been vibrating a bit more when I am stopped.

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2010 W212 E350 Sport
1996 W210 E320 (220K miles)

1996 and 1997 have the straight 6 M104 engine carried over from the W124 chassis. The harmonic balancer wasn't a problem on this engine.

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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".

yeah your right

At this point, you simply keep up on repairs as needed and replace what needs replacing. There's not much more you can do beyond the published scheduled maintenance. The car will tell you what needs to be replaced.

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95 E320 Cabriolet, 159K