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Update Diagnostic computer showed no fault codes so we are none the wiser as to what went wrong. Does anyone have any thoughts of what could have caused this? The car starts perfectly. Engages drive normally and the car has been driven up and down a short slip road away from traffic and it...

Hi. My W245 B200 (CVT) engine shut down pulling out of a junction, (thankfully at low speed). It was my wife that was driving, she said it felt like someone stood on the brakes when the engine died. No noises or warning signs. Car (and gearbox) regularly serviced from new) Immediately after the...

For someone not in the know like myself.... That's really useful, thanks for taking the time to post

Thank you for this. Handy to have

Thank you all so much for your help, input & advice. So, change it is.

Many thanks for your input John,

Hi. I have a 2010 b class, W245. Can anyone with a cvt gearbox give me some advice on gearbox servicing. I keep researching this and get very mixed responses. How often are u guys changing gearbox oil and filter? I've heard everything from every 2 years to 60,000 miles. It was last done 3...

Thank you Missy!!

Thanks for the welcome Gollom. It tows the caravan effortlessly and gives very good mpg, (33 - 35) I find this car has more character than the much newer Mazda 6 I got rid of, it had constant DPF problems. Thankfully this year of the b-class was the last model without one. I also bought a honda...

Thank you all for your very helpful advice. I had read very mixed reviews about the gearbox before buying. The way I looked at it, most cars out there have some kind of issue. I think I will continue to change the oil every 2 years, as it has had a merc service history with a gearbox oil service...

Hi, could I ask for some advice please. I have just bought an 06 b-class CVT w245. The previous owner said he changed the gearbox oil every 2 years regardless of what the service schedule stated. Is this something other CVT gearbox owners recommend? Also, i assume there is a filter somewhere...

Hi all. Just a quick hello from an new member. I just bought an 06 b-class with the CVT auto gearbox a few weeks ago, one owner from new with full merc service history. 90k miles and seems to be fully loaded with optional extras. Loving it so far and it is a great tow car for my caravan. I have...