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Rust in the trunk floor, rockers and wheel wells from failed seals

Mercedes-Benz 230/250/280SL Pagoda (W113) · cosmetic

Rust concentrates in predictable places: the trunk floor and bottom lips, floor pans, rocker panels and wheel arches, usually because perished rubber seals let water pool underneath mats. Commenters warn that rockers can rot from the inside out even when the exterior looks perfect, and that an original, un-welded trunk floor is a meaningful plus.