Thanks for all the input so far! I’m looking at this seriously, and I’ve already requested a pre-purchase inspection from a local Mercedes specialist. The vehicle history looks clean – single owner, mostly city driving. Hoping to have the inspection results by end of week. Will update everyone once I know more about the transmission and any potential issues mentioned. The maintenance costs are definitely something I’m accounting for, so that insight from bjornwilliamsgz is really helpful.
