Should I rust proof my Mercedes?
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What causes rust on a Mercedes-Benz 2000?
I have a 2000 and don’t have a spec of rust – anywhere. Rust will form if you have a chip down to the metal and you don’t touch it up. Anti-corrosion methods are excellent in a Benz – its not water/vs solvent based paint that is an issue its the way a car is maintained. The car is dipped in a zinc base which seals out the rust.
Is there rust on my Mercedes Benz CLK430?
No rust anywhere on my 2000 CLK430 – except in one spot on the lower corner of the door where I touched some concrete and it left a chip. The car never is driven in the winter on salty roads and I wash and dry it by hand all the time.
When did the rust start on the Mercedes W124?
I love the W124, would just like a little sportier ride. Regarding the much talked about corrosion problems, I have read in a few sources that the rust problems supposedly only started in mid 1999 when Mercedes switched to water-based paint and that 1998 MY should be relatively corrosion-free. Any truth to that from your experience?
What are the most common problems with Mercedes Benz cars?
8 Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems 1 Rust. Rust behind license plate / trunk area. 2 Engine Mounts. Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz cars are oil filled. 3 Suspension & Steering Components. Ball joint / front control arm. 4 Window Regulators. Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class. 5 AirMatic Components. …
I have a 2000 and don’t have a spec of rust – anywhere. Rust will form if you have a chip down to the metal and you don’t touch it up. Anti-corrosion methods are excellent in a Benz – its not water/vs solvent based paint that is an issue its the way a car is maintained. The car is dipped in a zinc base which seals out the rust.
I love the W124, would just like a little sportier ride. Regarding the much talked about corrosion problems, I have read in a few sources that the rust problems supposedly only started in mid 1999 when Mercedes switched to water-based paint and that 1998 MY should be relatively corrosion-free. Any truth to that from your experience?
8 Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems 1 Rust. Rust behind license plate / trunk area. 2 Engine Mounts. Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz cars are oil filled. 3 Suspension & Steering Components. Ball joint / front control arm. 4 Window Regulators. Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class. 5 AirMatic Components.
Is the Mercedes-Benz E320 immune to rust?
In that sense I feel that Mercedes usually has an advantage over BMW but maybe for the 1998-2003 era it is the other way around. My 1995 E320 is not immune to rust either even though it is always garaged, just recently there is a new rust bubble on the edge of the hood.