I'm trying to buy my first car and I'm not sure what to ask and if the mileage is too high. I needed a cheap car and this one is for sale for $5,995. Do you think it will be pretty reliable to a few years?

That car originally cost over $40,000. Personally, I like Mercedes but it is not a cheap car at any price. As far as reliability, It could last for 10 years more.

The problem is when the car breaks down or needs maintenance, it will likely cost more to repair than a domestic car.

Why not take it to a local Mercedes dealer and have them check it out? It might be worth $100 bucks to see what they have to say.

you never go by mileage you go by what shape one is in reason you can find acar with low mileage but drove at drag strip on weekends or find one thats never had oil replace and be junk with low miles Mercedes thro great cars up keep high

learn how to look for problems or check shape
type into search box

how to check used car

follow a checklist can used that info rest of life and can also type 1996 Mercedes E320 problems
and see what other poeple has said about them you can also do that with any other car as well my self would never buy a high end car knowing cost to drive it and keep it running is same high cost learn how to look for signs of problems before you buy it wil save you many times