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Yeah that does sound like the auto dinming mirror sensor. What your referring to is usually the photodiode that senses levels of light/glare.

Shock absorbers can usually be quite hard to tell when they are worn if they are not damaged in any other way such as leaks etc... The bounce test that people do can show some indications but isn’t the most accurate but you can observe how well it absorbs the oscillations. Another good way to...

I now always buy a Mercedes 229.5 20L drum for both my petrol and pre-DPF diesels (otherwise you’ll need a 229.51) which works out a lot cheaper than other oil such as from Mobil 1 or Castrol and it is quite convenient. From my knowledge and research I’m sure that the engine oils is supplied by...

I personally always prime them first, I reattach the input pipe from the tank on the new filter and use a little hand held vacuum pump (which cost about £10-20) to suck fuel through the filter out of the output pipe which goes to the HP pump and it always starts first time every time with no...

From the dealer they are about £50 but yeah on eBay you can get one just as good as the original for much cheaper.

Not sure about that specific control module but to me it sounds like if it it was ordered from MB they can come pre-coded or programmed to your car according to your specific VIN. But if that didn’t work they will have to manually program it including the SCN coding if it requires it that means...

Shame it’s not a facelift, that’s definetly worth more than 5k, I’d say closer to 10K.

Yeah that’s the only downside with Lidl/Aldi, but I’ve seen them show up 2-3 time a year, most of them would be the same just under different brands as with most cheap tooling. But an electric one for what they cost would definetly be a good buy, even if it breaks after a while, you can just buy...

I use 33psi on my W211 estate when not loaded and find it a nice balance between comfort, wear and mpg on continental tires.

Haha yeah I did initial think twice when I read that as well...

That car seems more hassle than it’s worth. However in regards to your problem and the ESP/BAS control module they should be a straight swap if you want to change it and that you know your current one. Most control units on W210 are not really programmed or coded. You just have to make sure that...

If what he means is the serrated ring on the driveshaft rubs against the abs wheel speed pick up sensor which damages it. I think those rings are aluminium and the corrosion below can cause them to expand and cause what your experiencing. You should be able to buy new rings online but the...

It will need an oil change but maybe not so soon in regards to the type of rear diff that was fitted. As all new mechanical components do wear at a higher rate initially hence the initial oil change required so soon. But if MB say that it’s not required for your specific rear diff then you may...

Most E-class tire pressures are around 32-35 psi depending on rim diameter and which axle. Also the amount of load you have in the car which would probs be slight higher by a couple of psi. Check your hand book or inside the fuel filter cap that’s where’s you should find your values for your car.

If it’s leaking as much as you say that should be quite noticeable unless it’s leaking internally through a damaged head gasket or through one of the cooling circuits in the heat exchangers as others have said. The coolant pump is usually the most common and first place to check especially if...

I actually don’t mind it and like them, but everyone is different. You can repaint it and and get a good finish but its more hassle than it’s worth. Are your carpets, headliner and all other trims blue as well? If so, I would sell the car and buy another one it’ll be a lot easier. Buying a...

I have one from Lidl which was around £10, I don’t use it much as I always prefer undoing the drain plug, but out of the dozen times I’ve used it it’s been pretty good and has always done a good job for both engine/gearboxes. It’s quite well built and good quality especially for the price...

Yeah I wouldn’t bother trying to block up the hole, just get the correct one it’s more hassle then it’s worth. The correct genuine Behr ones from Mb are about £40-50 quid.

It might be worth checking the whole front end again to make sure there’s nothing else worn/damaged. It could be something else as well. If you can’t find anything else it may be worth changing the drop links as they are already worn and once they get a bit of play they start to wear out much...

Did the garage you took it to had an inspection of all the front suspension? Including the driver side you suspect the noise is coming from?