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    M271 250 CGi - Dirty Oil

    I have just had a service on the C207 250 CGi When the mechanic changed the oil he said it looked quite mucky, its the 2nd time I remember someone saying that. I know these engines have a tendency to grenade themselves, is dirty oil any kind of indicator? - Its been about 1 year and 6K miles...
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    C207 Rear light failure

    Back to MB ownership in the shape of a 2012 C207 250 CGI. Its all very lovely actually, however the inside rear light (the one on the boot lid) has stopped working. The unit is fine - Works on the opposite side connector, so am troubleshooting. Stripped out the carpet from the boot, and had a...
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    R129 Sports Suspension - Options?

    I have a 2000 R129 SL500. I want to keep it as OEM as possible but it does sit a bit high (and wallow around in corners....they all do that sir) Did they do a proper sports suspension option. I have Seen R129's that look a little lower than mine I'm sure. I have a weepy front shock that will...
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    Whiny PAS pump - R129 SL500

    When the car is cold i get a really whiny noise from the PAS pump. As soon as it gets warm it seems to settle down. Im taking it in for a service at Merc but before i do does anyone have an idea what it may be. Levels look fine for fluid etc and no play on belts. Thanks
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    R129 Heated seat issue

    Only the back of the seat gets hot on my SL500. Its a MY2000. The Passenger seat works fine, but the base of the drivers seat stays cold while the back gets warm. Any ideas?
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    New SL500 owner - Engine Indentification

    Hi all - Previously lurked here when i had a W203 for a couple of years. I have just taken the plunge with a 2000 SL500. Good history and new hood. Lovely looking car I have done the VIN number identification and very useful. I collect the car next week and out of curiosity i was...
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    2004 CLK55 AMG - Risk

    Is it a real risk to buy a pre 2005 facelift CLK55 Amg Seen a nice 2004 one for good money, all the toys etc. I know they were greatly improves post facelift but how bad were they pre? Latest Used Cars For Sale in Chandlers Lane, Chandlerscroft - Exoticar GB Ltd I am struggling to sell...
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    Part number W203 C200 komp.

    Can anybody help me with a part number? I think i need a new MAF - Fault code 1. P0171 Powertrain: Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1 I am getting someone to take the air box off and check for ubiquitous split pipe too and i thought i would change the MAF at the same time. I have seen them...
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    W203 200K Air Box Removal

    Trying to remove my air box to check on the dreaded split hose as my engine light came on. (The code - 1. P0171 Powertrain: Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1) Any bright ideas - Just had a peek in the dark, took the air box cover off and it looks like a few large torx bolts. Anything i should...
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    Blackberry UHI Cradle not charging

    I bought a UHI cradle to charge my blackberry in my '04 W203. Clips in neatly but no charge comes out of it. Is this because I have changed my head unit to an alpine one? I only want it to charge as the head unit has bluetooth compatibility. Is there any way I can re-connect it up so it will...
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    W203 ISO Connections

    I am really sorry to post this if there is a topic on it already (and there must be) but i have spent all evening searching the forums for it. I am a new owner of W203 200K (pre facelift '04 model) It came fitted with a UHI cradle and Audio 10 CD head unit. I got my head round taking...
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