What should I worry about on the 2008 Mercedes S-Class?

I am considering buying a 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI long wheelbase with 100,000 miles on the clock; what kind of trouble am I buying?

Paul Kelly (Dublin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Paul,

Generally speaking not too much trouble although it's worth bearing in mind that the 2006-on S-Class comes from a time when Mercedes-Benz was still suffering from problems in the electrical department. It's those electrics that are the most fragile point of any S-Class, especially the complicated Comand  infotainment and satnav system. Make sure everything works and budget some extra for problems in the future.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe