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Would this be a good car to buy ? Its an 03 mercedes s430 4matic with 120,000 miles, $ 15,000 . Heres the CARFAX , tell me what you guys think ? thanks

11/11/2002 US Customs Vehicle imported to
Baltimore, MD
11/15/2002 151 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Grand Rapids, MI
Title #130N3400379 Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as lease vehicle
04/28/2003 10,559 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
07/31/2003 12,644 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
12/19/2003 17,763 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
01/22/2004 21,421 Service Facility Manufacturer’s recommended maintenance performed
02/27/2004 22,890 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
09/20/2004 35,730 Service Facility Battery/charging system checked
Manufacturer’s recommended maintenance performed
Electrical system checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Body computer/module replaced
05/10/2005 47,358 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a fleet vehicle

Millions of used vehicles are bought and sold at auction every year.

05/14/2005 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Maintenance inspection completed
Antenna replaced
Door weatherstrip repaired
Parts ordered
12/07/2005 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Ball joint replaced
Body electrical system checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
A/C compressor replaced
Air suspension checked
Door trim panel replaced
Lower ball joints replaced
12/17/2005 49,634 Service Plan Co.
Oak Brook, IL Service contract issued

Owner 2
Purchased: 2006
Type: Personal
Where: Illinois
Est. miles/year: 15,314/yr
Est. length owned: 2/14/06 – 8/2/10
(4 yrs. 5 mo.)

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
02/14/2006 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oak Brook, IL
Title #X6045201011 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
01/15/2007 65,263 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Service contract claim
Suspension serviced
Manufacturer’s recommended maintenance performed
Computer checked
Alternator/Generator replaced
Maintenance inspection completed
10/03/2007 79,792 Service Plan Co. Service contract claim
Vehicle serviced
Suspension serviced
Vehicle repair completed
10/05/2007 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
11/03/2007 81,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Chicago, IL Passed emissions inspection
03/03/2008 87,032 Service Plan Co. Service contract claim
Vehicle serviced
Vehicle body serviced
Drive axle serviced
Transmission serviced
03/06/2008 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Exterior light bulbs replaced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Maintenance inspection completed
10/23/2008 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oak Brook, IL Registration issued or renewed
11/20/2008 98,765 Service Plan Co. Service contract claim
Vehicle serviced
Transmission serviced
Drive axle serviced
11/28/2008 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Maintenance inspection completed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Four wheel alignment performed
Battery replaced
Exterior light bulbs replaced
02/16/2009 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Oak Brook, IL Registration issued or renewed
10/10/2009 115,023 Mercedes-Benz of Westmont
Westmont, IL
630-654-8100
www.laurelmercedes.com
ww.laurelmercedes.c
om Brake fluid flushed/changed
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Maintenance inspection completed
Fluid levels checked
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Air filter replaced
11/14/2009 116,000 Illinois
Inspection Station
Addison, IL Passed emissions inspection
08/02/2010 119,597 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
09/12/2010 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair

2 Comments »

1. 

   sounds to me it has alot of baggage also the axles have been having problems. If it were me I would try to get something without so many miles. Good luck

   Comment by devsmummy — September 7, 2011 @ 9:38 am

2. 

   The 2003 model year was not a good year for Mercedes when it came to reliability and dependability. The electronics on the S-Class were the worst of the entire model lineup.

   This has had a number of items replaced early in its service life that never should have been a problem, including the AC compressor, alternator, body computer, and ball joints. If the replacement parts were upgraded from the OEM to solve whatever issues made them fail so early you *might* be OK. The half dozen trips in for service in its first 2 years on the road don’t bode well either. The normal service interval is roughly every 13,000 miles.

   I’d be passing on this one myself. If you had to pay for that body computer yourself, that would be close to 1/3 of the asking price of the car right now. That’s an item that cannot be replaced with a junk-yard replacement either as all of the computers are tied to the VIN at the factory.

   Comment by Bostonian In MO — September 7, 2011 @ 9:38 am

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