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My E220 was supplied with 17inch 225/50 tyres, the E250 version has 17 inch 245/45 tyres. Can I fit the E250 245/45 tyres without any issues?

just had an oil change by an indie, 2007 w211 2.2 cdi, guy said he has used DEX 3 which is recommended by mercedes. Is this ok?

I see that some users claim to have paired an I phone 4 with an I phone 3gs cradle using the bluetooth functionality. Is it possible to connect any bluetooth phone to Iphone 3gs or Iphone 4 cradles? Seems a cheaper option than an HFP unit or similar, ie. buy an Iphone cradle and then use...

my 2007 220cdi w211 is approaching 80k, the last auto gearbox oil change was at 40k. Do I need to arrange another oil change, the gear change is fine. If so do I ask for a drain off or is it sucked like the engine oil?

my w211 c220 has now done 66k on the original brake pads. A recent service advised that the pads need changing as they are at 4mm front 3mm rear. Do I need to change yet or should I wait until a light comes on? Is there a light for rear brakes? Also there was comment that the discs had slight...

The press are saying that analogue radio will end in 5 yrs, and that DAB will be the only option. What options will those of us with analogue comand systems have?

My comand e class 07 plate sometimes seems to reset shortly after a journey starts, most often in the cold weather. It all goes dead and reboots, I usually have TA off but this is put back on when the reset occurs. Had anyone else had this symptom?

My c220cdi is heading for its second service, it says it is a D service. As it will be 2 yrs old a month or two later I asked if brake fluid change is needed. As I expected this was confirmed, but I was shocked at the price which is 3 times what I have ever paid before. They say it is due to...

After 23k miles I need new rear tyres for W211 220cdi, currently fitted with conti premium 225/55R16V. My tyre dealer suggested Conti Comfort as they are £20.00 cheaper per tyre. I asked if they would last as long etc. and was assured that they were to same specification, just a different tread...

Hi, Could anyone tell me how to remove the large plastic engine cover? It is a 2007 model I can't see any obvious clips or fastenings TIA

My E220 CDI is telling me that it's first service is needed at 15250 miles, ie in appx 500 miles. I have tried 2 Mercedes Garages one quoted £215 the other £195. I asked both which oil they used, both said they only use one oil which is a semi synth. The reason I raised this, was my apparently...

I recently changed my 2004 w203 230k for a 2007 w211 c220cdi, today i went down a hill with cruise set at 30 mph (there is a camera on the hill), and the car slowed as if the brakes seemed to be applied at over 30. This did not happen with the W203, I always had to brake to slow, I have noticed...

Has any one out there researched the comparative thickness of body panels across different manufacturers? or of comparative paint thickness. I would be reassuring to know that if you paid more for a vehicle you actually got more vehicle. For example are the body panels the same thickness on a...

Hi, I have the latest v8 comand dvd for my w203 facelift and after the upgrade i have noticed that there is a clock symbol now next to the ETA time. I think that dual carriageways and motorways are now shown as 2 roads rather than 1 line, this makes tmc easier to read. Does anyone have any...

Hi, Now that I have decided to keep my 3yr old w203, I am thinking of buying an SLK for weekend use. I am thinking of a 1999 230K which seem to be available at appx £10k, Has anyone any advice on what I should consider when buying? TIA

Hi, My w203 230K is 3yrs old in 1 month, normally I would change at this time but the car has been so reliable and still drives at 45k as if it were new, so I have decided to keep it. I have just been provided with an unsolicited quote from Mercedes Breakdown Insurance for 12 months cover at...

The present airport security advises that only mechanical keys can be taken on board (no electronic key fobs). Most MB keys are electronic; has anyone had any experience in the last day or two?

I have a C23OK 2004 model with telephone pre-wire, does anyone wish to sell a cradle to suit a 6310i? Please pm with price etc

I have a new W203 C230K, the car guide says that the fuel should be 97 RON and only 95 RON in an emergency. Is this right? most garages only sell standard 95 RON. What can result from the wrong grade fuel?

I have owned an Elegance W203 for 2 yrs and am looking to replace it, wherever I look there appears to be a majority of Avantgarde models (even new stock). I am I old fashioned in preferring the wood finish over Aluminium? Which will be easier to trade in in 2 yrs time? Also how does the ride...