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Mmmm - seems we're divided between the 'chance it' view - and the 'they'll bloody nab you if they can' advice. Time for some research into the rules on whether taking it out once a year for a week and an MOT really is a dodge they'll accept, or in fact - especially as I expect to become...

All Thanks for the tips - we'll see what offers I get for selling it here but temptation is still to take it with us - once sold, be v hard to make the case to replace like-for-like back here in a few year's time and the CLK simply isn't the same. Given RHD I suspect hard to sell in Spain...

Heart ruling over head, we've decided to take our 1996 W124 RHD cabriolet to Spain for a few years, so we'll have to go through the re-registration process in due course. We've owned it for years and of course it's fully VAT paid, so I don't think we'll have to pay any major import taxes etc...

Our much loved 1996 E320 convertible has developed an occasional roof problem when retracting. The rear window section of the roof lifts part way, then falls back down again instead of continuing to fully rise so that the panel beneath it can then lift to reveal the recess into which the roof is...

Both ABS and ASR lights on our 1996 W124 E320 came on simultaneously and permanently recently - independent MB specialist saying very expensive control unit (£1200) needs replacing - and it's a very rare fault. Anyone had similar experience? - or cheaper diagnosis! Thoughts gratefully...

Pete the very stupid pigeon forgot to take off in time, as we were doing 60 round the Basingstoke ring road. The end was quick for him - and our radiator grille. Anyone got, or know where I might get, a standard front grille that would fit a W124C, E320 of 1996 vintage? Without paying dealer...

Hi All Anyone either got / read / recommend / selling this book? Is it hardback / softback / coffee table pics - or dense text? Thanks Bibliomobile

Fluoxetine I can only add to the above in praise of W124s. We sold a 1997 SLK with 37k on the clock, and bought a 1996 E320 convertible with 38k on the clock, for the same money. Which given that the E320 cost at least 50% more when new, made it a steal. Everything works superbly, it feels...

Spike, Coolvin Thanks for the offers, pls let me know how to reach these good folks! Many thanks Funmobile

My 1996 W124 has bubbling paint round the factory fitted, remote central locking unit mounted near the boot catch - anyone shared a similar problem or found a sensible solution - say a good bodywork fixer in reach of west London? Funmobile

W124 / E320 / 1996: SRS airbag light flickers on and off - local MB dealer quoting minimum two hours at £100/hr to even begin attempting a diagnosis - wondered if anyone experienced a similar problem, found a solution, or knows someone competent in reach of west London who can sort it at...

For what it's worth, I have a "96 E320 with 40k miles and a similar oil smear - no drips, just damp on the side of the engine. Local specialist George Fraser tells me it's commonplace, nothing to worry about, just leave it and he'll fix it when / if it ever gets bad. I like a man who doesn't...

That's the great advantage of forums like this - wiser heads abound! Thanks all for the advice / assurance. E320 cab / 1996

The auto gearbox on our recently purchased 1996 E320 appears to be sticky when cold - basically it won't change up out of first gear for about the first 30 - 60 seconds of driving, even taking it up to say around 3500 revs. After the first minute it works fine. Car's done less than 40k. Any...

Ok - hands up, I could have put that better. It's selling the car she doesn't want to do! But too late for her, and you legpullers - it's sold!