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Wezzel · 03-12-2009, 08:46 AM

Hi Everybody,

Unfortunately, corrosion has won over once again. Dispite my car having over 220k miles and still running like a dream, the dreaded tin worm has beaten me into submission.

I had a new bootlid fitted under warranty but now corrosion is popping up everywhere - both wings, door edges and rear arches. It's a shame 'cos I loved the car and would gladly have kept it for another few years. It certainly wasn't caused by neglect as I washed it every week, cleaned out the arches and kept it waxed and polished.

I now have (I'm afraid) a shiney new Saab as a replacement. It may be a glorified Vauxhall but at least I won't have to worry about corrosion.

Thanks to everyone who has helped me over the last few years. This is a great forum and I will dip in from time to time to see what's occuring.

Wezzel

Baron_Samedi · 03-12-2009, 08:51 AM

Bye

(Bit naff comparing an old car with a new one tbh)

Ted · 03-12-2009, 09:13 AM

A real shame.
I felt exactly the same over my w210. A great, reliable car, 154,000 trouble free miles (bought at thirty something K). Most of the car repaired/resprayed by MB, but serious rust breaking through making it embarrassing to own.

JohnDeere8530 · 03-12-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted

A real shame.
I felt exactly the same over my w210. A great, reliable car, 154,000 trouble free miles (bought at thirty something K). Most of the car repaired/resprayed by MB, but serious rust breaking through making it embarrassing to own.

I am new to |Merc, is rust the downfall for them then? Do they rust more badly than other German or any car for that matter ?

blondebier · 03-12-2009, 09:26 AM

Aye...

The wife's W168 is in for repair at the moment. It just over 5 years old.

Ted · 03-12-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDeere8530

I am new to |Merc, is rust the downfall for them then? Do they rust more badly than other German or any car for that matter ?

From around 1996 to 2004, Mercedes had a (justifiably) terrible reputation for rusting, particularly on the w210 and the w202. The w215 also sufferred from corrosion.
I am assured that from 2004 the problem was addressed and resolved.

Edit: sorry, forgot to include the w208

Shude · 03-12-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted

Edit: sorry, forgot to include the w208

...and the 170!

KillerHERTZ · 03-12-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shude

...and the 170!

And the W220!

Chrishazle · 03-12-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerHERTZ

And the W220!

And not forgetting the w203!!

GrahamC230K · 03-12-2009, 10:23 AM

A feeling I can sympathise with. Rust on this era of car is not acceptable, expecially what should be a premium German brand.

Good luck with the Saab.

Ted · 03-12-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shude

...and the 170!

Forgot the 170 - and I've got one!
Rust on the arches and around the boot lock/handle.

rossyl · 03-12-2009, 02:53 PM

I HAAAAAAAATE rust!!!!!!!!!!!

C240Sport97 · 03-12-2009, 03:06 PM

W220s (pre facelift) do rust ..

Facelift ones are less likely to since they are mostly galvanised.

Very disappointing.

KNU7S · 03-12-2009, 03:12 PM

I personaly would put up with the rust, than have a new Saab because of the heavy depreciation and problems with getting hold of some parts

Walt Jabsco · 03-12-2009, 03:49 PM

I see that Ted did an edit to include the W208

My CLK 320 (W208) was first registered Nov 1999.

Coming up to its 10th birthday the inside edges of the rear wheel arches were bubbling up with rust on boths sides. Had a big impact on the price that I sold the car for when buying the E500.

What hope for my new toy?

03-12-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
Wezzel Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Molesey, Surrey Car: C220 cdi Sport Estate Posts: 372	Leaving Hi Everybody, Unfortunately, corrosion has won over once again. Dispite my car having over 220k miles and still running like a dream, the dreaded tin worm has beaten me into submission. I had a new bootlid fitted under warranty but now corrosion is popping up everywhere - both wings, door edges and rear arches. It's a shame 'cos I loved the car and would gladly have kept it for another few years. It certainly wasn't caused by neglect as I washed it every week, cleaned out the arches and kept it waxed and polished. I now have (I'm afraid) a shiney new Saab as a replacement. It may be a glorified Vauxhall but at least I won't have to worry about corrosion. Thanks to everyone who has helped me over the last few years. This is a great forum and I will dip in from time to time to see what's occuring. Wezzel

03-12-2009, 10:23 AM	#10
GrahamC230K Administrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Car: Audi, BMW Posts: 11,316	A feeling I can sympathise with. Rust on this era of car is not acceptable, expecially what should be a premium German brand. Good luck with the Saab. __________________ Previously: 1998 C200 Sport (Silver), 1999 C230 Kompressor Sport (Blue)

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03-12-2009, 08:51 AM	#2
Baron_Samedi Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wiltshire UK Car: CLK200K Posts: 1,889	Bye (Bit naff comparing an old car with a new one tbh)

03-12-2009, 09:13 AM	#3
Ted Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Warwick Car: clk 320, E220 W124, slk 200, Yamaha XVS 1100 Posts: 1,313	A real shame. I felt exactly the same over my w210. A great, reliable car, 154,000 trouble free miles (bought at thirty something K). Most of the car repaired/resprayed by MB, but serious rust breaking through making it embarrassing to own.

03-12-2009, 09:26 AM	#5
blondebier Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 506	Aye... The wife's W168 is in for repair at the moment. It just over 5 years old.

03-12-2009, 02:53 PM	#12
rossyl Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.London Car: CLK 230K W208 Coupe (1999)(Auto) Posts: 491	I HAAAAAAAATE rust!!!!!!!!!!!

03-12-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
C240Sport97 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London E1 Car: CLS55, Boxster RS60 Spyder Posts: 4,119	W220s (pre facelift) do rust .. Facelift ones are less likely to since they are mostly galvanised. Very disappointing.

03-12-2009, 03:12 PM	#14
KNU7S Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gloucester Car: R129 500SL Mercedes A160 Elegance 04 Range Rover Vogue, 02 C220CDI, 56 Pug Partner,C250 sport estate Posts: 348	I personaly would put up with the rust, than have a new Saab because of the heavy depreciation and problems with getting hold of some parts

03-12-2009, 03:49 PM	#15
Walt Jabsco New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bedfordshire - UK Car: E500 (W211) Posts: 13	I see that Ted did an edit to include the W208 My CLK 320 (W208) was first registered Nov 1999. Coming up to its 10th birthday the inside edges of the rear wheel arches were bubbling up with rust on boths sides. Had a big impact on the price that I sold the car for when buying the E500. What hope for my new toy?

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