see so may rotten older mercs about , i was wondering if they ever changed the process and fixed why they were rusting so bad or will they all be as rough as time goes on ?
Can't speak for the cars but I have a mate with a couple of 3-year-old Spinter vans which are in a terrible state - mostly around the rear door hinges. My Fiat Ducatos are holding out much better, and they're older!
I had a 2003 E class which had a bit of rust round the boot lid which Merc would have done under warranty, but bought a 2007 E instead which had no rust at all. Anything after the facelift around 2006? should be ok to be certain.