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  1. Rob77

    Do I have to sorn my car?

    Thanks everyone, it's offroad, taxed and insured and not being used so I won't sorn and get it booked in to my regular place next week.
  2. Rob77

    Do I have to sorn my car?

    Hi, I just realised the MOT has expired on my car. I'm not using it and can't take it for an MOT for at least a couple of weeks. The car is taxed and insured and parked offroad but do I need to sorn it as the MOT has expired? According to DVLA, the rules for sorn appear to be: "You must make...
  3. Rob77

    AMG Dampers Refurb

    My 190E has original AMG dampers. They're working fine but are now starting to look a little scruffy. Is there anyone who will rebuild and finish them? I've seen a place online that will do Koni but I think these were made by Boge? Anyone?
  4. Rob77

    C204 Sub-Frame

    My car was at the dealers for something else today and I asked them to check the sub-frame. They called to say it was ready and I asked how the sub-frame was. The lady I spoke to went away to check and came back to say "nothing was noted". Am I the only one who thinks this isn't acceptable? As I...
  5. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    Thanks to everyone for the help and information. In the end, Mercedes came good and I collected the parts on Thursday.
  6. Rob77

    MOT Failure

    Sure but this is a garage that's 5 minutes from my house. I've been going there for years and they have my number
  7. Rob77

    MOT Failure

    It had already failed
  8. Rob77

    MOT Failure

    In the case of the bulb, it was working when I dropped it off. It must've failed while it was in the garage. I'm not complaining about that, bulbs fail. But now I have a permanent record of a fail, when I would've been happy to pay to sort it first. A fail also means I have an unroadworthy...
  9. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    That definitely sounds worth a try if MB can't help
  10. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    The engine's been out twice, in my ownership to replace the oil cooler/shaft seals so possibly that process weakened them
  11. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    I think it's £134, possibly plus VAT. I'll give them a call next week, if MB can't do anything.
  12. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    I have that 2nd one marked as 1st reserve if MB can't come up with one
  13. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    Yes, it's the local MB dealer. They put out a request and it shows where all the parts are. I want to replace 3 of them and they've got me 2 but the 3rd is on back order from Germany
  14. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    They work from a van? I checked and saw the nearest branch is a little bit of a drive away which wouldn't work. If the garage near me took off the existing one, I'd have no way to get to the nearest Pirtec to get it copied.
  15. Rob77

    MOT Failure

    I totally accept they are necessary, I'm just finding the recent pedantry very annoying. To fail on things like a blown bulb and a worn wiper blade is just ridiculous when they could have been easily fixed as part of the process, which is what used to happen. And the "advisories" are even...
  16. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    The part number is A204 460 48 24 High-Pressure Hose
  17. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    Good advice thanks. I have the part number on my order form, so I'll give MB a week to see if it can be sorted out then order one online if not.
  18. Rob77

    MOT Failure

    What's to stop us from doing that now? I'd happily pay to get my car pre-MOTed, plus any necessary repairs, prior to the MOT itself - why would that be a problem?
  19. Rob77

    Parts Delays?

    My C350 cdi has a small leak in the high pressure line between the pump and rack. I ordered a new part a week and a half ago but, despite promises, no update on delivery so I called the dealer today. They said it would be leaving Germany sometime in February next year! Is that normal these...
  20. Rob77

    Recommendations for W201/124 Sub-Frame/Suspension Component Refurb

    I'm looking for a trusted place to remove the sub-frame for powder coating and refurb/replace worn and corroded arms, seals and bushings on my W201. I'm in the NW of England, can anyone recommend a good place for this, ideally in this area but I'll travel for the right place?
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