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Bread and butter for most Merc specialists. They will need to reset MCT life and calibrate pressure points etc. the MCT unit is separate to the gearbox in any case. Pm me your registration and ill pop it through

It is quite common for these to be worn out generally and not necessarily being pushed too hard on the tuning side of things so it's probably just reach the end of its life Depending on how hard the car was driven etc in the past it can cause these issues We are seeing quite a lot of w204...

That is good for a main location. We have a Tesco extra charging 133.9 for 99 ron. The local Esso is 155.9!

I've got a copy of a sultan w140 estate in the workshop ATM. All the same hallmarks but RHD. As market orefences are for SUV's I don't think it will ever happen. I would rather put my wife in an S class estate than an ML for safety reasons

The W164 definitely feels more like a 4x4 w221 Vs the 166 feeling more like a w212 inside

It will give you the box version, which will tell you 722.6 - all versions have dipsticks 722.9 - no versions have dipsticks.

Anything rubber/plastic buy OEM

Your theory should be correct. Although the hoses are usually rock hard and have little give. If yours are more pliable it should work.

The issue (and code) will likely only be logged on faster roads with lots of airflow. At this point the tempreature will start to drop, in town or slow speed stuff, a dodgy thermostat won't show up.

Yes you will need a good toolset really. Nothing amazing needed. E10, E18/E16 and TX45 or TX55 for the torque converter bolts, plus the guibo bolts. Won't be a fun job on the floor.

Your codes is indicative of a thermostat failure more likely than the sensor IMO. If your oil temperature also fails to get HOT (80+) and stay there then its likely going to need a thermostat, its a sizeable job and engine out on the GT due to a supporting beam directly in front of the housing...

M113 yes M152 no.

Abs light caused by the sensor will only illuminate when your moving. If the light is on all the time after start, likely to be the relay(s) on the pump or fuse to the pump. If it comes on only after moving then likely to be a sensor.

These engines are not as prone to carbon buildup as DI engines from other brands. Primarily due to an effective breather system and lack of EGR

Yes, I fitted and coded an OEM cluster. Only certain part numbers work etc