Originally Posted by Crossfire725
if u find rust on a 04 or newer then hell no don't buy it lol. should b no body rust at all. make sure all shocks are good. interior should be looking mint on all theses years. dont buy nothing over 50k. with a auto u should not have trouble with the trans. look for foggy headlight lenses. car should look new all over.if it doesn't look new they don't buy.i got a 04 last year white with 30k on the clock manual an it ran n look brand new.
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This is a common problem area, and can be found on any year, in any part of the country. Don't let it be a deal breaker, but if you find it on a car that you're interested in, you can use it as a bargining chip. In most cases it's a pretty simple "at home" repair.
Don't be afraid of a car over 50k, (after all they're a Mercedes) just pay accordingly. But there are plenty of lower mileage cars available, so get as new as you can afford.
Try to find one with NEW tires, that can be your biggest expense.
Good Hunting.