Faults:

Front wheel bearings had to be replaced, rear brake calipers + brake discs left and right. All the reaction bars at the rear had to be replaced, stabilizer bar at front axle had to be replaced, And tomorrow I'm gonna replace the rear wheel bearings.

Oh, I forgot to mention the play in the steering, that will be fixed next month.

General Comments:

The previous owner did not take good care of this car, resulting in a lot of maintenance costs for me. Despite this, I still love the car. It gives you a feeling of royalty when you're driving it. And you can notice the decent build quality in every part.

Faults:

Hole rusted through original muffler. Fixed it at home, no big problem.

Had the wheels aligned a few times, it seems as if it's easy for the wheels to come out of alignment.

Haven't had problems with rust, due to the fact that it has very, very rarely seen to coast.

It goes through a generous amount of oil, much like my old Benz, so I thought nothing of it.

General Comments:

This car has never had a major breakdown. All I have done to keep is replace the disposals such as oil, spark plugs, belts, etc.

It has been an absolute pleasure to own, it is a great car to have in the country.

It is a very stable car, rock solid platform. It hangs on in corners. I have a decent rubber on it at the moment.

The only thing I could comment on is the engine though; I felt it is underpowered and the take-off isn't what it needs to be.

Faults:

There was a serious problem with the automatic transmission when I first bought it (it had been neglected for a couple of years). I had the transmission completely rebuilt for 450 pounds. I regarded this as part of the purchase price.

The only trouble has been worn carbon brushes in the generator - easily replaced.

General Comments:

This car has been a bargain. Utterly reliable, luxurious, very safe, quiet and comfortable. The cloth seats (which are much better than leather) were worn, so I have fitted a set of Chinese velour seat covers that I bought in Addis Ababa. very comfortable.

And fuel consumption is less than I expected.

I have owned many cars, from a 1935 Morris 8 Tourer to a new Toyota Land Cruiser, including a 1961 MB 220SE, 1966 250SE, 1970 280, and 1973 W114 250. But this 230E is the nicest vehicle I have ever owned.

Faults:

Not much except for necessary items with a car of its age.

I have replaced the alternator, at 110,000 km.

General Comments:

It's a solid car.

Super reliable and comfortable, although it lacks power at times.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car since I've owned it, but the previous owner only kept up work on the engine.

Needs shocks.

Brakes.

Replaced lower bushings.

Need upper bushings, @ $400.00 plus.

Wearing out front tires.

General Comments:

Car is slow, but once up to speed she's a great tourer.

Dashboard is cracked and the instrumentation is dim.

Faults:

The fuel pump got very intermittent. A tow job to the repair garage would usually fix it and then it would be good for another 6 months. It eventually quit in the home garage and I fixed it myself.

General Comments:

This car has bullet proof reliability.

I drive it weekly and it never hesitates.

All the power is at 3000 RPMs or higher and then it scoots.

The original paint is so good that people stop me and want to buy it from me.

The interior MB tex is original and is wearing like iron.