Highest Milage W140?

RobFrank · 12-04-2006, 11:58 PM

What is the highest Milage on a W140 out there?

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EdzBenz · 12-05-2006, 03:40 PM

I have no idea, but it is certainly not me.

RobFrank · 12-05-2006, 10:32 PM

OK - I'll start it off:

120,000 just passed... surely there is SOMEONE with a high-milage W140!? I just browsed the Lexas LS400 group, and they are bemoaning *only* 240,000 miles on some cars!

Rod Spohn · 12-06-2006, 01:47 PM

Rob - I'm right about at 150K. The car is as strong as ever. I have been told by my Ind.Machanic, he has seem many with over 350K. Up keep is the secret according to him. After 3+ years this has been an awesome car.

Drive On

OceanView · 12-06-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod Spohn

Rob - I'm right about at 150K. The car is as strong as ever. I have been told by my Ind.Machanic, he has seem many with over 350K. Up keep is the secret according to him. After 3+ years this has been an awesome car.

Drive On

Rod, did this mechanic mention if the cars with 350K miles were with the V8 or the 6 cylinder (M104) ?

NZ_Benz · 12-06-2006, 05:36 PM

There is a guy on Benz World with I think about 250 miles, I have about 125, I have seen a few in NZ with 300,000km on them not miles so thats about 180,000miles.

Rod Spohn · 12-07-2006, 10:40 AM

Well we were talking about my car ( an S320 ) so I'm guessing he ment the 6. One of his comments was that the 320 was probably the most reliable & to stay away from the V12 unless I wanted to help finance his business.

HLG600 · 12-07-2006, 12:34 PM

According to what I have read, the M120 V12 is very reliable, and people have put in excess of 300,000 miles on it with regular maintainence. The highest I have heard of an W140 with the I6 motor had to be around 500,000 miles.

Rod Spohn · 12-07-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HLG600

According to what I have read, the M120 V12 is very reliable, and people have put in excess of 300,000 miles on it with regular maintainence. The highest I have heard of an W140 with the I6 motor had to be around 500,000 miles.

HLG600 - Not dissing your ride just passing on what I was told. Fact is I would love to have a V12 some day. If I had the ability I'd have a collection -SLK, M, S, Convertable etc. - for now its the S class and working on an SLK320

Drive on

HLG600 · 12-07-2006, 01:53 PM

I didn't take your post as an offense sir; I, as yourself, just wanted to share what I have read about the motor, albeit a different view. My family owned several W140 S320's over the years - excellent automobiles, IMO.

EdzBenz · 12-07-2006, 03:19 PM

My current mechanic is an ex AMG builder/mechanic. He's straight from Germany and has years of experience with Mercedes. Maybe its just his German accent, but I value his opinions in our discussions. Anyway, he mentioned to me one day that (in his opinion) there are two engines made by Mercedes that are balanced almost perfectly. They are:
M120
OM606

1985mb · 12-22-2006, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdzBenz

My current mechanic is an ex AMG builder/mechanic. He's straight from Germany and has years of experience with Mercedes. Maybe its just his German accent, but I value his opinions in our discussions. Anyway, he mentioned to me one day that (in his opinion) there are two engines made by Mercedes that are balanced almost perfectly. They are:
M120
OM606

The M120 is the 6.0L V12 but which one is the OM606?

EdzBenz · 12-22-2006, 12:26 PM

The OM606 is the inline 6 cylinder, 3.0 liter, diesel engine. It came in the W210 model as a non turbo from 95'-97'. A turbo was added to the OM606 for the W210 models in 98'-99'. I also think this engine is used for the Mercedes and Dodge small panel trucks.

NZ_Benz · 12-22-2006, 05:37 PM

Oh I so want a 120 V12 W140, perhaps one day.

DslBnz · 12-23-2006, 12:51 AM

326K miles: 1992 300SD.

Ashkan's C43 · 12-23-2006, 02:47 AM

the m104 for is also an excellent engine that will last forever, if taken care of, and the v12 is nothing more than two of them....

Vasir · 01-10-2007, 03:53 PM

My 1997 S320 has 145k miles, and it runs as if it had 30k.

748Ducati · 01-17-2007, 12:36 AM

My 1995 W140 has 255,612 miles on it. She purrs like a kitten..!

mbcrazy · 01-24-2007, 10:50 PM

i saw in Europe 1992 s350(w140) with 740k kilometers which is around 460k miles.awesome

Aaronguy · 02-03-2007, 04:06 PM

My co-worker was the 3rd person to gawk at me buying a 94 s320 for 10,000 dollars with 94K miles on it. He added "That is rediculous mileage for a mercedes, especially an S-Class!" I guess our cars are not worth much to most people once their warranties are up. Yet I'm going on 110K miles and havn't had an engine problem yet! I can't imagine what they would value my car with over 250K on it. It seems people would be willing to spend more money for a go-kart!

danvelvet33 · 02-05-2007, 02:12 PM

I have purchased a set of Lorinser Rims a few years ago from a guy at in Germany , who had a 1995 S600 with 600k km( 370k miles).He lived at the French German border and travelled to Berlin and back each week( around 1000km)
But the highest km Benz I know ,belongs to a friend of mine.
It is a w124 2.5L Diesel from 1988. 1.300.000km!!!

boylston · 03-02-2007, 04:49 PM

I took my W140 out today and it turned 70,000. I think I should sell it but can't bear to, it is such a fine car.

michakaveli · 03-06-2007, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdzBenz

The OM606 is the inline 6 cylinder, 3.0 liter, diesel engine. It came in the W210 model as a non turbo from 95'-97'. A turbo was added to the OM606 for the W210 models in 98'-99'. I also think this engine is used for the Mercedes and Dodge small panel trucks.

w210 + OM606 = Sex on wheels

MrMarsh · 03-07-2007, 03:45 AM

1993 E300, 160,000 Miles

custodian · 03-18-2007, 10:07 AM

My S600 1995 has 264000 miles and is used everyday.

Reliable and comfortable.

Every Spring I spend about £100 just to stay on top of any chips and marks on the paint.

Engine and mechanics have been low maintenance.

suspension needed new accumulators and also new front springs (spring broke!)

A/c had overhaul at 200k miles

I'm hoping to get to 500k miles by which time I will be able to afford a used Maybach!

12-05-2006, 03:40 PM	#2
EdzBenz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 440 Drives: W210 W140	I have no idea, but it is certainly not me. __________________ Ed 1984 190D 2.2L, 5-speed, grey market (bought @ 30,000 miles sold @ 170,000 miles) 1999 E300DT 159,000 miles 1999 S500 Grand Edition 65,000 miles

12-05-2006, 10:32 PM	#3
RobFrank Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 30 Drives: 1996 S500 Sedan	OK - I'll start it off: 120,000 just passed... surely there is SOMEONE with a high-milage W140!? I just browsed the Lexas LS400 group, and they are bemoaning only 240,000 miles on some cars! __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Rob Frank www.robertfrankmusic.com Favorite Quote: "Hey, that's Dr. Frank's Benz!" Least Favorite Quote: "This is the shop... Are you sitting down?" To listen to "Driven" - a Band piece inspired by my 1996 S500 Sedan: click here

12-07-2006, 10:40 AM	#7
Rod Spohn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 323 Drives: 1996 S320 & 2002 Pewter C5 Corvette	Oceanview Well we were talking about my car ( an S320 ) so I'm guessing he ment the 6. One of his comments was that the 320 was probably the most reliable & to stay away from the V12 unless I wanted to help finance his business.

12-07-2006, 12:34 PM	#8
HLG600 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Autobahn Posts: 3,195 Drives: SL600	According to what I have read, the M120 V12 is very reliable, and people have put in excess of 300,000 miles on it with regular maintainence. The highest I have heard of an W140 with the I6 motor had to be around 500,000 miles. __________________

12-07-2006, 01:53 PM	#10
HLG600 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Autobahn Posts: 3,195 Drives: SL600	I didn't take your post as an offense sir; I, as yourself, just wanted to share what I have read about the motor, albeit a different view. My family owned several W140 S320's over the years - excellent automobiles, IMO. __________________

12-06-2006, 01:47 PM	#4
Rod Spohn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 323 Drives: 1996 S320 & 2002 Pewter C5 Corvette	Rob - I'm right about at 150K. The car is as strong as ever. I have been told by my Ind.Machanic, he has seem many with over 350K. Up keep is the secret according to him. After 3+ years this has been an awesome car. Drive On

12-06-2006, 05:36 PM	#6
NZ_Benz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,290 Drives: 1993 300SEL/S320	There is a guy on Benz World with I think about 250 miles, I have about 125, I have seen a few in NZ with 300,000km on them not miles so thats about 180,000miles.

12-07-2006, 03:19 PM	#11
EdzBenz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 440 Drives: W210 W140	My current mechanic is an ex AMG builder/mechanic. He's straight from Germany and has years of experience with Mercedes. Maybe its just his German accent, but I value his opinions in our discussions. Anyway, he mentioned to me one day that (in his opinion) there are two engines made by Mercedes that are balanced almost perfectly. They are: M120 OM606 __________________ Ed 1984 190D 2.2L, 5-speed, grey market (bought @ 30,000 miles sold @ 170,000 miles) 1999 E300DT 159,000 miles 1999 S500 Grand Edition 65,000 miles

12-22-2006, 12:26 PM	#13
EdzBenz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 440 Drives: W210 W140	The OM606 is the inline 6 cylinder, 3.0 liter, diesel engine. It came in the W210 model as a non turbo from 95'-97'. A turbo was added to the OM606 for the W210 models in 98'-99'. I also think this engine is used for the Mercedes and Dodge small panel trucks. __________________ Ed 1984 190D 2.2L, 5-speed, grey market (bought @ 30,000 miles sold @ 170,000 miles) 1999 E300DT 159,000 miles 1999 S500 Grand Edition 65,000 miles

12-22-2006, 05:37 PM	#14
NZ_Benz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,290 Drives: 1993 300SEL/S320	Oh I so want a 120 V12 W140, perhaps one day.

12-23-2006, 12:51 AM	#15
DslBnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 281	326K miles: 1992 300SD.

12-23-2006, 02:47 AM	#16
Ashkan's C43 Super Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 821 Drives: c43	the m104 for is also an excellent engine that will last forever, if taken care of, and the v12 is nothing more than two of them.... __________________ 97 C280 RIP 09-14-07 killed by a reckless rice rocket jetta (I just try and remember the good times) ***99 c43 Clear Corners, Avantgrade Grill, Stainless Steel Oilfilter (thanks Jeff)

01-10-2007, 03:53 PM	#17
Vasir MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newport Beach/Land Of Conservatives, CA Posts: 1,827 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG, 1997 S320, 1997 S600 (The Beast)	My 1997 S320 has 145k miles, and it runs as if it had 30k.

01-17-2007, 12:36 AM	#18
748Ducati Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3 Drives: 1995 S500	255K Miles My 1995 W140 has 255,612 miles on it. She purrs like a kitten..!

01-24-2007, 10:50 PM	#19
mbcrazy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 44 Drives: 1998 s320	i saw in Europe 1992 s350(w140) with 740k kilometers which is around 460k miles.awesome

02-03-2007, 04:06 PM	#20
Aaronguy Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 35 Drives: 1994 S320 (W140)	My co-worker was the 3rd person to gawk at me buying a 94 s320 for 10,000 dollars with 94K miles on it. He added "That is rediculous mileage for a mercedes, especially an S-Class!" I guess our cars are not worth much to most people once their warranties are up. Yet I'm going on 110K miles and havn't had an engine problem yet! I can't imagine what they would value my car with over 250K on it. It seems people would be willing to spend more money for a go-kart! Last edited by Aaronguy; 02-03-2007 at 04:17 PM.

02-05-2007, 02:12 PM	#21
danvelvet33 Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 93 Drives: Mercedes S600 1997	I have purchased a set of Lorinser Rims a few years ago from a guy at in Germany , who had a 1995 S600 with 600k km( 370k miles).He lived at the French German border and travelled to Berlin and back each week( around 1000km) But the highest km Benz I know ,belongs to a friend of mine. It is a w124 2.5L Diesel from 1988. 1.300.000km!!!

03-07-2007, 03:45 AM	#24
MrMarsh Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6	Irish Car 1993 E300, 160,000 Miles

03-18-2007, 10:07 AM	#25
custodian Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	My S600 1995 has 264000 miles and is used everyday. Reliable and comfortable. Every Spring I spend about £100 just to stay on top of any chips and marks on the paint. Engine and mechanics have been low maintenance. suspension needed new accumulators and also new front springs (spring broke!) A/c had overhaul at 200k miles I'm hoping to get to 500k miles by which time I will be able to afford a used Maybach!

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