My 97 S500 just lost 2 ignition coils at a cost of almost 200 each to replace. (not at a dealer) They charged me $108 for each coil.
I just purchased the remaining 6 on Ebay for $193 Shipped.
Is this a common problem?
And what a rip off between 108 and 38 for the same product.

FOG

 

These are, the OEM coils. Mileage is 135K but 17 years old. My dealer recommends changing them all after 100 K miles. What???
Dealer cost would be over 1200.00 .
I'll try the cheap Chinese replacements thanks.
Bought the 6 more I need from Ebay foe 193. shipped.

FOG

 

That's a pretty catty remark. I have owned three MB up to this point ,The latest a 04 SL 55 AMG.
I'm well aware of the cost of Maintenance. Just think the longevity of those coils is not in keeping with Mercedes Quality.
I kept this 17 year old car ,because I fulfills the requirements of my wife.

FOG