1991 Mercedes Benz 190e Exhaust leak

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
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WHITNEY99
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1991 Mercedes Benz 190e Automatic 200000 miles

I have a 1991 Mercedes 190e 2.3. I went to take it through inspection at the DMV & it failed. They said there's an exhaust leak. I haven't noticed any smell, or smoke, etc. I just got the vehicle, I did notice when I got it that the muffler was hanging a bit low, so I had someone secure it back up. I noticed when I looked at the muffler that i looked rusty. My question is does this sound like amajor repair, or is ot something that I can maybe fix cheaply? I just want it fixed/rigged enough to pass inspection. I got th car real cheap & I'm really just hoping toget 6month to a year out of it. Thanks!
Sep 3, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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Hi there,

This just may be a gasket problem, but what you will have to do is get the car on a hoist and get a report on what the exact problem is, do this first and report the problem here of more advice.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 4, 2010 at 5:26 AM
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WHITNEY99
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Thanks alot! As soon as I get it looked at, I'llpost the findings.
Sep 4, 2010 at 7:50 PM
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Hi there,

If there are any cracked flanges you may also be able to get them welded this may save you a few dollars as well.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 5, 2010 at 2:59 AM