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    M113k oil spec

    Hi Everyone, just refreshing my memory on acceptable oils for the above engine (in a cls55). Must meet mb 229.5? My local MD has some great deals on 5w-40, 229.5 spec.
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    [SOLD] CLS55 AMG

    For sale is my 2005 CLS55 AMG. I have owned the car for around 4 years now, I bought May 2017 with 98k on clock, from previous keeper on here (Abb) who bought it Aug 2013 with 81k on clock. We now have approx 103k on clock. Service records: 17076, 30469, 44460, 57720, 66497, 78838, 88641...
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    CLS55 front subframe swap - any frame differences from other models?

    Hi guys, im looking to swap out the front subframe on the CLS55 - current one has a little much corrosion for my liking. Question is, does anyone know if the 55AMG subframe is the same as the other models, on the face of it they look the same, but without a side by side would be difficult to...
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    M113k mods where to begin

    Hello guys, im toying with the idea of doing a few engine upgrades to the cls55, so looking for some feedback from those who have went down this route. Im not looking for anything too wild, but around the 550hp mark reliably. Car has 103k on clock, secondary cat delete and x-pipe. Coolant pump...
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    Car damaged while in a garage

    Hello guys, wanted your thoughts on a situation that has come up with the cls55. Just before lockdown, i put the car into a local garage (who had decent reviews) to have the wheel alignment done. It transpires that they didnt actually know what they were doing with the fluted adjuster bolts on...
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    Would anyone buy a e63 private sale?

    Hello guys, Not posted in a while, currently have the cls55 and a 2018 mustang v8, but fancy changing the mustang for some kind of amg. Ive got a real soft spot for a 2015 ish e63 (s maybe), but seems the dealer prices are a bit inflated and carry a hefty margin. I tend onto to keep a car 1 to...
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    E service on CLS 55

    Hello, car is due an E service, am planning on doing myself, what does it include? I was thinking probably Engine oil/filter both airfilters Combination filter Fuel Filter Spark plugs
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    e220 electric window - one touch function

    hello, a little fault has appeared with the rear n/s elect window in the e220. Its a 2014 model. The one touch function does not work at all, if you just hold the button once the window gets to the top, it then drops back down about an inch? is there a re-set procedure for this? thanks
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    steering now heavy after re-build

    hello - so after completing the overhaul of my rear subframe - took the car for its first spin, got an esp fault and the steering is mega heavy all the time. I plugged star in and i got a rear wheel speed sensor fault - which i need to investigate, but im confused why the steering could be...
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    getting out of park with no battery

    hello, is there an easy way to get the transmission out of Park when the battery is disconnected? Car is a 05 cls55
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    airmatic working pressure range

    hello, am in the process of putting the rear end back on the CLS55 - and ive come to the rectangular air reservoirs that are linked to the rear air struts. The hose that connects these does not seem to be available from MB, mines has had no OE hose fitted, with some sealant. I would like to...
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    our latest merc's to join our fleet

    hello, decided to buy the mrs a nice e-class to join my cls55. baby jenson felt left out so he got a ride on amg for when hes a little older lol Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
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    cls55 - what next a45 or e63 5.5

    hi guys, currently own a cls55amg, was at the local mb dealer buying an e-class for the mrs and was nosing around at some of the newer AMG's. I'm not particularly keen on the 6.3 E-Class, but the twin turbo looks interesting. From what I can gather these start about £30k at a MB dealer. I...
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    subframe bush removal tool

    hello - ive now the complete subframe stripped off the cls to allow me to change all the subframe bushes. i ordered a bush removal tool off ebay, for w211 but it seems too small - i had assumed bushes were the same? Anyway, can anyone suggest where i can buy or loan the correct tool? thanks...
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    parking sensors - cls, sl, cl, e, s brand new

    Hello, for sale is a set of 6 parking sensors. These are all brand new and unused, as i bought the wrong ones unfortunately. Part no on them: 0263003245 and A2215420417 A quick google suggests they fit the following models, but please check what comes off your car first. Fits: Mercedes...
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    getting started with star c3

    hello, just picked up a full set off off ebay, have no experience using c3, so would appreciate some pointers from those of you who have taken this journey before. everything should be pre configured, but what im interested in knowing, what cables i should use (it came with a selection). what...
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    c43 values

    hello all, just a quick one, what are sensible price ranges for the c43 now. project =? good usable with a few jobs to make perfect =? show =? apart from corrosion, what are main point to look at when buying? gearbox? chains?
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    Creaking from struts - faulty arnotts?

    Hello all, has anyone every encountered faulty arnott front struts? The fault = when manoeuvring the car at slow speeds, there is some very loud creaking coming from the front suspension - its quite like worn bottom ballpoints. I have replicated it in the video below. History = previous...
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    wanted mb star c3

    anyone selling an unwanted set up? cheers chris
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    deflating airmatic and bleeding brakes - which tool

    hello, I am planning some jobs on the CLS over the winter, one of them will likely be dropping the rear subframe, which from what I have read involves depressurising the rear airbags, and on re assembly re inflating them and bleeding the SBC system. Given the cost of STAR, its not realistic...
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