Because this is the way that Mercedes used to build cars. They are reliable, solid and still look the premium executive car part. The estate version remains one of the best of its type. Will do massive mileages.
Honest cars. They won't be pristine, but they should be in solid, clean condition with no obvious repairs. Automatic gearboxes are very expensive to fix if they start playing up. At high miles, brakes, suspension and rear axle can need costly overhauls.
Rather, where not to buy: from private hire characters who have used them as taxis. Ideally purchase from older, affluent buyers who have maintained them regardless of cost.
£800 gets you 80s examples with big miles.
£1400 gets you reasonable cars with a lot of history.
£1700 gets you decent facelifted estates from early to mid 90s.
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