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My friend has just bought a 2008 I think it is a CLK convertible. He showed a picture of his spare wheel with the tyre detached from the rim. He took it to a tyre company only for them to tell him that’s how it should be. It seems it has an inner seal and when connected to the on board pump...

Just wondering if there are Mercedes Mechanics in here. On the C220 auto the auto change lever has a fancy Circlip holding the selection rod to the change lever and bush. Just wondering how most choose to refit this? I notice holes for Circlip pliers But they would need to be long ones. On...

Could someone clarify what’s happening here Please. Driving along and came to a junction, when accelerating away the car is stuck in a very low gear. It said D but more like 1st. When I got to a quiet part of the road I stopped it but the gears were locked and I was not able to restart It. So...

What part does the external heater sensor play in controlling the heating syste. Although my car gets to normal running temp the heater does not feel like it’s working yo it’s full capacity. The external temp whenever I check it always seems to be +6 or very close. I was wondering if this...

I just changed my strut and as my old clamps would not compress the spring enough I let a local garage do that part on their hydraulic machine. My question is does the special nut under the top clamp preload the bearing or does it just go tight? I turned it until I felt resistance but want to...

I just fitted a new front strut to my 2006 C220 sport. Just yeahto double check. The rubber at the very top fits into a shaped sphere in the body? I could see it has its own the locating pegs That 2 miles fit into the grooves and that they differ. Can I assume it will only go in completely when...

I am about to change a front strut on my 2006 C220 sport. I viewed a video on YouTube and there seemed to be a special type of nut under main nut at the top, something with two locating pegs? so I don’t get stuck will I be needing a special Key tool? Thanks Ken

I have a 2006 C220 Sport Estate. It’s developed the most irritating rattle when driving. Even small bumps Make it rattle. It sounds like a worn suspension or steering joint but I can’t find a problem with anything. all suspension, steering and roll bar joins seem ok. same on the rear all seems...

Can anyone tell me where I find my paint code. or are all of the old Silver colours the same. I just want to buy some touch up. thanks

Could anyone point me in the right direction please. 2005 E220 estate. transmission lever will only select reverse and first. it then locks until you turn the key off. my iCar soft reader will not connect to transmission ? does all the checks and then just resets itself. found 3 fuses but...

It’s getting an expensive hobby running these old Mercedes.2006 C Class £360 road tax and this year £365 insurance.

I am trying to help a friend who has a 1980 280E 110 engine. he is not a mechanic but can’t get it to run ( it’s been stood at least 20 years) He tipped a little fuel into the intake and it fires and attempts to run. he said if he removes the fuel delivery pipe I guess from the pump it’s under...

I have a 2006 C220 CDI I notice in the window there are 2 sensor lenses. One for the lights but is the other for auto wiper? if it is it don’t work. My mates E Class has a setting on the control stalk for this but mine is normal. should it be working ? Thanks

I bought a Starter for my C Class and got the wrong one. It’s got a 12 tooth pinion snd mine was 11. spins up as it should on the bench I think it fits some vans as well £20 PE12 area

Anyone know where I can access a parts list for a 2015 B Class please looking at turbo pipes and clips and body under tray Thanks

I am changing the high pressure pipe on my mates EClass I have the old pipe off now but it put up a fight to get the union undone. trying to fit the new pipe is proving difficult as I am having proble,s getting my hands in to fit the clamp screw at the rack end. anyone done one and can offer any...

Just removed and fitted a starter to my 2006 C Class 220 what a horrid job. It don’t make it easier that I am on my back in my drive. been a mechanic for 50 years and this comes close to the worst. after all that the replacement had different amount of teeth so had to refit my old one but the...

Just wondering if anyone has changed a starter motor on the C220 2006? removed the undertrays and can see the terminals and lower bolt but the top one looks hidden. it looks a bit tricky so wonder anyone has done one., Thank you

Can anyone tell me where the glow plugs are before I start removing what I don't have to. this engine is very narrow I was thinking a 3 cylinder but I can’t find anything to confirm. engine warning and glow plug light is on. Code I had to look up but it said preheat system. thank you

My daughters 2026 B Class had the engine warning light come on. I put my iCar soft tester on it and it found unknown code PO38096. I looked this up and it said glow plugs. I eventually got the cover off the engine fuse box and can see a line of very strong fuses. 100 amp plus. I have very little...