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So I was working from home today, as the car was in for an A Service, Brake Fluid Change, and MOT. Car sailed through the MOT - happy days.... :) Lots of work hassle, and the day closing on a less than positive note :( Then Facebook reveals that I have won Second Prize in a competition...

Looking to replace the interior trim panels on my 2012 C204 Coupe. The current set weren't looked after by the original owner, so I want to swap them out. So I'm hoping that a Birds Eye Maple (as I did for my old W203 Saloon) is available, or something of that ilk. Would really...

My rear tyres - 255 35 R18's are now down to 4mm of tread depth, they're a fairly cheap brand that came with the car when I bought it in March. With the bad weather this week, there were two near incidents of the back end breaking away. My daily commute is 110 miles round trip - Derby -...

So as much as I love the 18" AMG Alloys, there were not looked after by the previous owner - so there are chunks out around the rim, and "veins" where acid based cleaners have been used on the wheels. It took me over an hour to shift a month of brake dust, and get them looking half decent...

Following on from my recent thread about replacing the Steering Wheel on my 2012 C250 CDI Sport+ Coupe - I was directed to Royal Steering Wheels by Forum Member KennyN. The story starts with a number of e-mails to qualify my requirements with Jack, the owner. I settle for a slightly...

So taking my Son to the Dr's today, and all of a sudden he has flopped backwards. Get him out and the seat back won't lock into place, unless it is laid fully back. Rock it forward and it just zooms back and forth on it's runners. Booked into MB Derby next Friday, but any ideas in the...

Strange experience today, did my normal commute to work - 55 miles of dual carraigeway / A roads / Villages. Got parked up and notice a rubber burning smell, popped the bonnet and there was a lot of hot air coming off the engine. Went back two hours later and it was still very hot. Engine...

Currently flirting with the idea of re-joining the Company Car scheme, depending on the valuation they offer for the C250 Coupe. Based on emissions / BIK - the GLA200 AMG Line Premium looks sensible in terms of the monthly rentals. I've spec'ed it with the Night Pack, COMAND, and Harmon...

Left overs from my W203 days - sat in a box in the loft. Free to anyone who is happy to pay the postage or collect.

Following a recent upgrade by MB Derby, my COMAND unit now exhibits the following behaviours: - Slow to start - up to 3 mins before getting the COMAND start up screen - Intermittent reboot - No start up at all without stopping and switching engine off / on again Anyone seen this before...

So I decoded my VIN, and got Feature Code - 502 - 3 years of free map updates. Does that pass to me as the second owner of the car? :dk:

So I've got my new car - and my list of mods - but the paint work hasn't been as well looked after on a 2 1/2 YO car as I would have hoped by the previous owner. So.. I'm off to see Lewis at Auto Di Lusso - a local Detailer - Auto Di Lusso I'll keep you appraised of the outcome.

So my Son and I popped into Derby Mercedes this afternoon to look at Smart Cars - his school has a competition - so he needed ideas. Whilst there, i noticed a nice Leather / Alcantara Flat Bottom Steering Wheel with red stitching - which will match the Sport + interior on my car. The question...

Spotted this on ebay. My question is - will this fit a 2012 C250CDI Coupe Sport + with COMAND? The item description is prescriptive to the C63, but then considers installation in non-AMG cars. Thoughts appreciated. :thumb:

Got my car home, and was so caught up in checking the outside - missed a deep scratch across the COMAND unit. Is this addressable, or can you get new fascia plates? Thanks Brian

The lease on my Company Lexus runs out in April, so I'm looking to run my own car again. At the moment, considering a 2011/2012 C220 Coupe as my daily commute car. Daily commute is 110 mile round trip - dual carriage / A-roads. Interested in other members views on the car. Also...

In the end it came down to BIK (10%), and wanting an automatic... Here's my Lexus CT200h! Pics can be found in the Album Link below..... 5 weeks and 2,200 miles later all is good. The C220 went to Cullens of Newbury, and has since sold.

Links to Photos within the signature... MY2006 W203 Sport Edition Saloon (Auto) Reg. 31/12/2005 Iridium Silver / Black Half Leather 88,200 Miles FSH with Mercedes Derby / German Automotive of Derby A Service in 1200 miles Modifications: AAT Remap to 180BHP / 400NM Torque Brabus Flat...

So I see 15 men in long coats sporting the word "Aviva" walking along our road, when half them start walking across my neighbours front lawn... But why? I ask myself.... Transpires that it's the Norwich City Football Team staying at the Mickleover Court Hotel round the corner. A few weeks ago...

So I've found a nice car - but the wood is not to my taste - is it possible to retrofit Birds Eye Maple? Many Thanks Brian