[Vwdiesel] 1996 Mercedes R300 diesel

[William J Toensing]

I may have a chance to trade one of my collector cars for a 1996 Mercedes E300 diesel with 168,000 miles on it, reputedly in good shape. Is this a good or bad year  for that model? Anything in particular I should watch out for that could spell expensive repairs in the near future? One member in the past suggested that the years 1985 & 1987 were the best years for Mercedes diesels.
Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA