Let's look at the picture this way - most average priced new cars within 6 model years old depreciate after the first year approx $2500. a year,,, If this Benz goes beyond 12 - 14 months without major issues, the investment will have been secured.

The fact your mechanic found it sound makes the risk worth the investment,,, I must admit had you not mentioned the inspection, my answer would have been ,,, no no no .

I somehow feel he found this Benz through private contact ? not the Internet ? I will be interested to know.