Both interesting and informative Nick.
If I were to write about my 14 years with my E Class Estate, I could not avoid mentioning the need for;
a new Electronic Ignition Switch
a new wheel bearing
a new digital readout ribbon strip
two new rear suspension coil springs
a new drivers window regulator
a new radiator,
a new air conditioning unit
various intermittent electrical glitches, etc,etc.
It had been the best car I had owned,but then 4years ago I bought my GS and since then.....nothing has required attention.
Lexus 100, Mercedes nil !!
Regards
John