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Well, after 12 weeks I'm back ! 😊 I've sold the Volvo and, whilst it won't replace the SL in my affections, I'm very happy to report I am the very pleased owner of GLc 250D AMG Line. She is 7 years old, but, apart from from the usual and expected gravel scuff on the bonnet and 2 wheels needing...

Well, it was always the fairest way to spread Vehicle Excise Duty, but, has been studiously ignored by every government since the early 50's Maybe the time is now, rather than waiting until EVs are in the majority...

Forumites I have 3 (yes I know, 3 . . . . .WTF) 74mm wheel centres. I bought these when I needed a single replacement for one on my SL, that was not up to snuff. It was a good fit and looked the part These are now surplus to requirements They were NOT expensive Free to a good home, just cost...

Forumites I have a tyre I bought for my R231, which has been sitting quietly under a cover in my workshop in Essex, for the past 6 months. It needs a new home. If anyone is interested, it's a Continental Contisport Contact 5P for the back end of the SL They are anywhere between £225 and £265 on...

Not sure if this particular take on the subject has been aired here, so, take a look. I was interested and surprised by his conclusions

Has anyone noticed this? BMW are wanting to mass produce hydrogen cell cars and are putting their money where their mouth is; https://hydrogen-central.com/goodbye-e-cars-bmw-wants-mass-produce-hydrogen-cars/ https://discover.bmw.co.uk/article/step-inside-the-new-bmw-ix5-hydrogen From my point...

Had the engine management warning light come up on the dash of my 2013 R231 SL350 Code boils down to the NOX sensor on bank 2 1 I thought NOX sensors were limited to diesels? 2 Which is bank 2? 3. Is this an expensive problem? Somewhat confused

Forumites Not sure if this thread is in the right place, but, I guess our mods will move it in needs be . . . . . . . I want to remove the chrome panel in the door recess of my SL (see photo) Before I start pulling and levering, can anyone tell me the correct method of removal please? Thanks

Planning to replace the seat belts in my 2012 R231 SL. Easy? Special tools? I know the belts could be rare(ish) and thus expensive, due to the colour, but, I'll bite that bullet when I know what sort of job it is.

Just as the title asks. I've been away for a few months, so am out of touch. Any regular runs, breakfast/lunch meets?

Forumites As the OP of the original 'Covid' thread, I fully understood why it was locked. With this thread I am not trying to replace the original and I am absolutely sure that, if this one goes the same way as the last, it too, will be closed, and fast. In saw this on another forum and it got...

Forumites I'm hoping to find the part listed below for less than the £1,100+ quoted by my MB main dealer. I have to say that I'm often happy to buy a MB part, at a premium, but, £1,100+ for a moulded plastic part that, at most, costs about £50, is a bit too steep for my pocket. I'd hoped that it...

All One of the keys for my R230SL is refusing to reliably operate. My guess is I need a new battery How easy is it to replace the battery? Is the battery a readily available type? Any help gratefully received Thanks

I was watching The One Show on BBC1 today and they were talking to a zoo keeper, about penguins. I know, I know . . . .but stay with me here, it's all about our deteriorating language This keeper started every sentence and I mean, every sentence with 'so' and it really gets on my nerves So...

Forumites I seem to have committed the cardinal sin . . . . .can't find my locking wheel nut R230 2003 SL500 Any suggestions as to the best place to find/buy a replacement? My fear is that the only reply may be 'Your local MB dealer' Thanks in advance

Forumites A salutary tale, including a note, of warning and a call for care. On Friday 23rd July, my son and I drove to Bournemouth for the funeral of my youngest niece, who died aged 36. I wasn't feeling right when we left and soon after the ceremony was finished, I felt bad enough to hand over...

Forumites I have, courtesy of No1 son, a set of 12 steering wheel stickers, designed for a number of MB steering wheels. (Unfortunately, they don't fit my SL R230) I believe, following a bit of silver surfing, that these are to fit the following; SLK R172 B Class W246 C Class W204...

I know it's early, but, as anyone given it any thought? I am planning to do the run with my son, on the 21st, a Monday. I know that we are currently on lockdown, but, I am working on the basis that we can do it. If there are problems, we can easily pull the plug If there is interest, we can...

Don't know if you've seen this, but, West Mids Police are hosting a National Police Chiefs' Council online survey on the use of ANPR. Local forces are asking for feedback. https://westmidlandspolicepnn.researchfeedback.net/s.asp?k=160337245159

This may not be news, but, I thought it worth a mention. I have one in my car . . . .certainly not the very best, but reasonable night vision and at £19.99, I think it's worth the money, so bought one for the rear window on the wifes Kuga.