Rust concentrates around the trunk battery box and rear wheel arches on salt-belt cars and, together with repaints, is what scares bidders off. Clear-coat failure is common on this generation, especially on red and silver cars, which frequently need a respray; a factory-original finish is a meaningful premium.
Rust and clear-coat / repaint issues
Mercedes-Benz C36/C43 AMG (W202) · cosmetic