So an update.
Car passed inspection with only costing me the cost of the sticker (25 bucks).
This is my normal mechanic he told me the car is in fantastic shape.
Took it to the Mercedes independent mechanic whose been working Benz for 30 years to get the fluids, filters changed out and have him do a once over on it.
He told me it's in great shape, a couple of wear items to keep an eye on but nothing needs replaced anytime real soon.
The throttle cable was buggered up some and I wasn't able to get full usage of it apparently. Also the fuel filter was plugged up.
The car now runs like it's brand new, no lie. Of course these were never rocketships. But it definitely gets up and goes now. I wish I would've done a video of it accelerating before and then put one up after. The difference is dramatic. At some point I will do a thorough clean / buff/ wax on the car but to do it myself i'll have to wait until it's warm enough out to do.
not cleaned up pic.
