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Would you buy a ‘15 GLK 250 today?

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Folks, I’ve been presented with a truly mint, 2015, local fastidious 1-owner, 73k mile, dealer maintained 250BT that had the recall performed in ‘21,10k miles ago and has always had regular servicing. No apparent issues prior to or since the ‘recall’. I guess that gives me a remaining three years and 38k miles+ of warranty on vital emissions components.

I own a few MB’s (including a 300 TD) but have always liked the GLK and could see using it 80/20 Highway/local for 15k miles/year for my 100-mile (each way) weekend commutes to a vacation home and other Highway trips. So pretty much ideal conditions for a diesel.

I’ve been around forums long enough to know that it’s usually the people with problems that post. In a perfect world, I’d probably avoid ANY diesel now for trending reasons. But given the overall excellent history of this vehicle, is it a safe bet it will only need regular services for another few years? Any real reason to run away?
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Disclaimer: This is only an opinion formed formed from various anecdotal inputs and is In no way supported by current statistics or specific relation to the 2015 model

Without knowing the recall or its impact on emissions related components, I would otherwise say there is a reasonable likelihood you will get either exhaust/DEF/DPF code, or an engine oil leak. Give a 30% probability of an annoying $2500 repair smacking you in the face within the next year or two, and knock a minimum $800 off of asking price.

Inspect the rear subframe for rust at the usual hiding spots. If it is a risk, knock another $2k off.
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