Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes e 320. the contact stated that every panel on the vehicle was rusted. the contacts personal mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle possibly would not pass inspection within a year. the contact stated that the dealer was unable to explain the cause of the rust, but the contact stated there was information online suggesting that the manufacturer may have used water based paint on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.