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Originally Posted by taylor192
mercedes = 1 dead fuel pump, oil leaks into electronics, vacuum hoses that deteriorate from OIL, coolant leaks into transmission, cheap parts that fail (AC condenser, bushings, rad), and badly machined heads, valves and piston walls = 1 engine replacement
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Originally Posted by slammer111
^ Taylor192 did have a streak of bad luck. He has a W203 C-coupe.
I have one too. While there were a ton of warranty issues (like cracked steering buttons, broken trunk hatch button, and like 30 other warranty repairs) in the first few years which I admit is worse than ANY domestic we have ever owned, nothing major has ever happened that resulted in a crippled car. His car might've been built on a Friday afternoon.
And nothing beats the fun factor of a Euro 
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i'll chime in with my 2 cents here.....the problems with my DD w209...
-Stepper motor failure
-A/C on when ignition is off
-Valve body failure
-SRS light (Airbag Failure)
-Passenger seat failure
- many many minor electrical problems...
-valve cover gasket leaking (both sides)
-CPS sensor failure
-loose steering rack
fixed within the first 2 months of warranty....
-in the process of replacing the valeo radiator to prevent oil/coolant contamination....
But i still love my Merc.