re: Is a Mercedes that much more expensive to maintain than the average car?

New battery will run you $250. It’s a money pit. Unless you’re OT rich I’d look elsewhere.

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One headlight is >$1K. Don't ask me how I know....

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Headlight assembly for a 2022 Silverado is almost $1200 at the dealer.

eta-The problem with Euro cars isn't so much the cost of parts, although they are often higher. It's how often they need parts and service once they get some miles on them.

Mercs and BMWs are infamous for being "mechanically totaled" due to things as simple as valve seals. The seals themselves aren't that expensive. Pulling and tearing down the engine to replace them is expensive.