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    W204 Door Card Top Section

    Hi Dommi, The door card is in one piece and bloody expensive to replace. Have done both release handles on the front doors of my S204 and it took hours. Not aware that you can replace just the top moulding - best bet may be to source a second-hand card. Am sure someone will put me right if...
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    From a W212 E63 to an S204 C150K

    Very smart motor :)
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    Look What I've Just Bought Back...

    That is a real beauty - colour is gorgeous :cool:
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    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Had a go at wrapping some of the chrome bits due to pitting, etc. Strip above rear number plate and side trims The lower & upper trims around the windows are next but need to get some confidence - have an estate and not quite sure how the rear quarter glass trims come off the car
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    w204 Ignition issue...

    All now sorted with the damage at £802.44 - much better than expected but, a 'health check' revealed: Off side front ball joint has play Off side rear coil spring corroded Both front brake pipes corroded (MOT favourite!) Near side front drop link rubbers perished Rear subframe corroded but no...
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    w204 Ignition issue...

    Latest - parts on back order so no-one in the UK has them and awaiting an update from Germany. Car has been with MB since 19th April and was just advised it could be another 10-15 days (if not longer) Watch this space!
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    w204 Ignition issue...

    Ok - S204 C220 CDi stuck in local Morrisons. Key turns in lock - some clicking but steering lock won’t release and no lights on dash. AA arrive - try all sorts of methods to free the steering lock - nothing doing. Car ends up on trailer and is taken to my local garage. Sods Law - mechanic on...
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    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Put the C220 on a breakdown trailer and had it delivered to my local garage. He’s on holiday so back on the trailer heading for the nearest Merc dealer - further explanation will be posted later!
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    19" to 17"

    Went from 19" to 16" on my C Class estate for the very same reason and the ride is much better now
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    W204 Inside Door Handle Repair Kit Opinion please

    Sorted today - about an hour quicker this time due to the lessons learned first time 👨‍🏫
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    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Wow - looks lovely - liking the stance as well 👍
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    Suzzie, the CLK 500 so this happened

    That is such a nice car - interior is very smart 😎
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    W204 Inside Door Handle Repair Kit Opinion please

    and the driver's side has now ceased to function... kit purchased and ready to have another go this weekend.
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    Boot hook

    Hi Bob, Apologies - underdelivered on this one. Part number is: A2128100240 - couple of pics to help Haven't actually fitted it yet as looking for one of those ever-so-helpful videos that show you how to dismantle the interior of a C Class Estate, without causing major damage to the car or...
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    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Went from this to this: Reason - needed two rear tyres and fitter noticed cracks in the alloys. Had them repaired but, whilst the 19-inch set looks nice, the 16-inch Merc set provide better ride comfort without the worry of a pothole causing the weld to crack again. Understand that the...
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