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    S212 W212 Estate Rear Middle Seat Belt removal, how to?

    I had the same issue with my car...a 2011 S212. The MOT advice is correct - it will fail test if not fitted and working. My work around quick fix was to strike the seat back with a large rubber mallet to free the intertia mechanism. Once released you need to remove the small plastic (round)...
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    Benz On The Green 2022

    I have been away from the forums for a while due to various life distractions. I logged on here this evening only to see I literally just missed this, (fairly local to me event), today. Ironically all prior hoped for BOTG events prior cancelled since I sourced my car in late 2019. I know a...
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    Pano roof S212 facelift wind deflector... Technical help please

    Apologies...I somehow missed your reply. The car does not have FMBSH. The owner is not after any goodwill or warranty repair. Just keen to get it fixed. I suspect it is not a difficult task....sadly I can't find anyone who knows how to fix it. I suspect there is a knack to refitting the net to...
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    V Power Petrol Prices

    I paid £1.70 for a litre of Esso Supreme unleaded for my motorcycle a couple of weeks ago (rural but busy W.Sussex filling station).
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    Pano roof S212 facelift wind deflector... Technical help please

    Still unresolved...Anyone? Thanks in advance
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    Pano roof S212 facelift wind deflector... Technical help please

    Today I have been trying to help a friend. 2015 E220 wirh pan roof. The wind deflector was blowing around and flapping. Fabric is in the deflector frame but lower edge had popped out. Have managed to pop it back for now albeit it doesn't seem to seem well anchored. Nothing appears broken...
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    Do You Ride? (Motorbikes!)

    Year 2000 Honda CB600F2-Y (S) owner/rider here. No ABS or modern trickery. Basic compared to most newer bikes...but I quite like it.
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    V Power Petrol Prices

    Bellow Your post seems informative...thanks So glad prices havent been increa to make up for less fuel sold n lockdown... ;)
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    V Power Petrol Prices

    I put V Power diesel in my E220 CDI ...Not for performance but because I have also used Redex & Forte injection cleaners....No issues but keen to reduce deposits etc. Petrol cars here always get V Power....I have looked into best octane ratings for those specific petrol engined vehicles I have...
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    Park Assists Disabled on all new Mercedes help!

    It's not quite that simple BUT I take your point..... Thus I will add - Nobody should reinstate these functions, (or fail to disclose such modifications).
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    Help. Sleepless after damaging under e220

    Sorry to hear of this...A quick ebay search for engine tray W212 returned a few items. Part number A2125201323 looks about right, ( maybe since superseded), Sourceable under £50. If using ebay ideally get mechanic to check listing, pics, evidence of damage, returns policy, seller feedback etc &...
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    Park Assists Disabled on all new Mercedes help!

    Developing the chat re pedantic insurers.....Some would take a stance that re-instating features to original delivered spec is not a modification. This then raises the question as to whether deactivation of safety &/or convenience features is a modification...(N.B. - I used the term...
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    Independent MB Specialist in Brighton & Hove

    I have used services of Alan & a colleague at AJ Roberston over 5 years ago, (on my X5). Alan is very old school...(competent , decent but sometimes blunt) . Alan knows what he is talking about - particularly with the more analogue cars. He seems honest...Other customers including an MB owner...
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    Are dealerships approachable when it comes to service history?

    Hmm...Allegedly some odd goings on re SOME in motor trade car sales & keys. My daughter took (home) delivery of a brand new, ( other marque brand), car some years ago. I specifically took issue with the young sale guy delivering as he was adamant the new car only came with one key. I...
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    Advice on (R231) SL350 Please

    On very rare occasions before driving a new & complex route I might 1st look at paper maps. Decent SATNAV so useful when re-routing to avoid congestion & arrival delays. I wish I could cost effectively upgrade my 2011 MB (Audio 50) NAV to work better or near as well as Waze does, (when...
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