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Just in case anyone is searching this problem in the future, the bad news is that I had to hacksaw off the trim in order to gain sufficient access to actuate the release mechanism, which had stuck part way through the cycle. A squirt of WD40 and a good wiggle, it is working fine again. Now...

Its still stuck closed. Any ideas, chaps?

Extensive online searching hasn't revealed a solution to this one, so all advice gratefully received... My 2016 CLS shooting brake tailgate is stuck in the closed position, but not fully closed, the mechanism has not pulled it down to the second stage closing and it will not latch by pushing...

So after 5 months looking I gave in and bought a CLS350 Shooting Brake instead. Full airmatic, lots of extras, just fab!

Thanks Pete, got one on order now.

I've searched in vain for a match to my exact problem, any suggestions appreciated. The car is worth very little, so its a case of fix this myself (I'm an engineer), or bin it. E280D S211, 2007, 214,000 miles and counting. Always serviced according to MB schedule, mine for 8+ years. Starting...

After 213,00 miles in my S211 E280, I'm treating myself to a newer replacement. Been looking on Autotrader and the other sites for a few weeks now, but no joy. Am I searching for a unicorn? Ideal spec is as below:- E350. W212 2014-15ish, £15 to £20k, not worried about high-ish miles. Premium...

You could perhaps buy my 2007 E280 7-seater. Galactic 213,000 miles, always properly looked after but I'm treating myself to a newer one after 140,000 miles and 8 years with it. Kids grown up so dont need the extra seats now. Silver, Avantgarde, lots of extras, airmatic, electric everything...

Very nice, exactly what I want, but with a big boot please?

Thanks for the complement, though I really wasn't trying to flog it! That said, it does have a full service history so if you want to make me an offer I can't refuse.... I think it might take a while to find the right one to replace it with, hence starting now.

After 8 years and 135,000 miles together, I'm looking to replace my E280 estate. The options are myriad, so I would really appreciate real word advice from users on here. My current E280, which was lavishly equipped from new, cost the first owner about £46k, so I was very pleased with my £9k...

I trust the garage, been using them for 25 years!

First let me say that I've searched the forums here and on Google, and can't find the answer to my question, hence this post. Thanks in advance for replies from those wiser than I am. My E280 estate, (2007, 200K miles) has developed a noise which sounds like its coming from the rear...

The results are in Results as promised. Based on a 506 mile round trip, mostly dual carriageway and including 6 short runs of a couple of miles from cold. Driving up to about 70 on the way out and up to about 80 on the way back with a good blat over Woodhead. Brim-to-brim 41mpg. assuming the...

Good suggestion, but alternatively, go for a long drive without using the brakes, coast to a standstill, get out and feel the discs to see if one or more of them is hot. That way I get to check if anything is sticking without getting my fingers dirty.:D I'll try it on the A1 on Monday morning.

Tyres Not winter tyres. Must have missed a few letters off the description. They're just normal ones.

Tyres From OP Just checked the tyres. 245/45 R17 Michelin X. No obvious scrubbing so alignment can't be a mile out. Rears due for replacement in a few k miles so will get 4-wheel alignment check done at the same time.

I put some injector cleaner in the tank tonight and by the time I get home tomorrow I will have done about 280 miles with it running through the system. Next step is a brim-to-brim check over a 500 mile run next week. I'll post the results here at the end of the week. Anyone fancy a sweepstake?

Right, then. I'll pour in some snake oil, give it a good thrashing over the snake pass on the way home tomorrow, drive back down South like an old duffer on Monday morning and will report back with the results.

Crikey! It would take a very long time to get home at that rate. Still, aerodynamics only start to make a big difference above 55 so I am still a long way off what should be possible.