Looking at buying '96 300E; 'advice?
 

Good morning, all! An apparently good deal (~$3K) for a basically sound 114kmi MB came my way; I am heading out in a few hours to look at her. Besides the littany of electrical problems apparently common to this platform - the C/O already has the electric window issues - are there other quirks to be wary of?

I've owned maintained most nameplates from Fiats to Bimmers, but this will be my first time with a Benz. I plan to do the usual pre-purchase once-over, but any "heads-up" to look for beforehand would be most appreciated. This will be for #1 son, to have some sheet metal wrapped around him for commuter college. Thanks in advance everyone. *Paul*

P.S. If now working, is there a way to get the radio code displayed immediately, lest I soon have to yank the battery to perform service? I'd like not to have to yank the stereo, or visit an MB expert in the first week...!

No such thing as a '96 300E