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    Luton Airport car park fire

    Just saying....
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    Stop expanding the ULEZ to all the London boroughs in 2023

    What a fantastic thing to do, I think we need more Bat sanctuaries fitting on many,many conveniently placed poles around the UK, ;-) We need to protect our Bats .....
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    Just sharing, One of the silent majority!

    Had my S204 C250CDi for 5 years now. longest I have ever had a car. Bought it with 86K on the clock, now on 128K. Always serviced including oil change twice a year (my OCD) Still going strong. although its developed a horrible squeak from the front suspension when turning right. Think its a...
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    Sluggish acceleration E250 W212

    When was it serviced last, was the fuel filter and air filter changed? My C250cdi takes off like a scolded cat if I want it to, especially in this cold weather. A partially blocked fuel filter has a big impact on performance. I also noticed a tank of V power definitely makes the engine more...
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    W204 C250cdi Air Filter part No

    yes there are two sizes, one is thicker/deeper than the other. I have to check each time as I always forget on mine. Its not to much of a faff to remove the top cover.
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    What tool can I use to code a High Voltage inverter please?

    Afraid that's your only choice, you need to go to a merc specialist.
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    temperature gauge fluctuates

    HI Perfectly normal, especially in these colder winter temps. The OM651 has a "mapped thermostat" and a electronically controlled water Pump. The temp will fluctuate for two reasons. Efficiency, and power demands. Mine always drops if I use full throttle for a time and also after a long run...
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    Adblue delete

    Erm, theres a huge market of people who search and buy cars like that. There really would be no issue in selling such a car. Legal or not.. Its what some people want. Same as cars with Massive turbos, wings halfords body kits. etc there is a market for them. there always will be.
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    E250 W212 Won’t Start After Freeze *Battery is Fine*

    Is it cranking and not firing? When was the fuel filter changed last, that would be my first thing to check. The fuel filter should have a heating element built in to stop the diesel becoming thick in freezing temps. worth checking that's working ok.
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    OM651 oil leaks - oil cooler

    Great write up. I think this is fairly common on this engine, once the car reaches a certain age mileage, My local indy mentioned it at my last service, mine isn't leaking but he said it will eventually. Out of interest what mileage is on your car? mines at 127K and I've owned it for 5 years...
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    Becker map pilot replacement apple/android car play box

    I never did buy it in the end.. Instead I bought a decent phone mount and use the sat nav on my phone (google maps) And I have an alexa auto for playing music hands free (bluetooth streaming). Seems to work well providing I have phone signal.
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    Well, that was Ludicrous!

    In the town I live in we have Butthole lane:-
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    I had an inspection today at work ..... EV charging points was on the report!

    Maybe run petrol or diesel vehicles.. ? Might be easier. Just a thought.
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    OM651 924 Timing chain / tensioner

    A loose/worn chain or worn tensioner will be heard at start up, usually cold starts and will last a few seconds. It will make a loud clack clack clack sound. or sometimes a similar sound to tapping on an empty food can. There is a lot of things to rattle on the OM651 engine. A common rattle is...
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    W212 E220 timing chain replacement in place

    Hello and welcome, I wouldn't change it unless you have symptoms. It won't suddenly snap on you, you will hear a loud clack clack sound for a few seconds at cold start up. This will get gradually worse. Only when you hear that do you need to change it. Yes it can be done without removing the...
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    Chris Harris on the end of Top Gear & Freddy Flintoff accident interview

    yeah saw this, he was the only one with a real passion for cars, the others are just TV personalities.. I think its the end for top gear and I'm glad it is. The Grand Tour is still going strong but they are all aging and it will have to stop soon I guess, which is sad. But all good things end...
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    New to Merc World, Hello Everyone..

    Big Welcome, that's a lurvely car, I would like one very much. Im not to familiar with the latest's mercs specs etc, is the C300D a diesel? what sort of power is it producing etc.. Be nice to know for the future ;-) Enjoy
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    Temperature gauge anomaly

    The OM651 has a mapped thermostat meaning the thermostat operates depending on engine load, ambient temp, engine speed etc. Mine fluctuates between 80 and 90C. If say I drive 100miles of motorway the temp often stays around 90, once off and onto a a or B road the temp will drop sometimes as low...
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    Threads with extremely long titles.

    I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle. I'll be back
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    W204 C63 Gear box issue?

    MB automotive Loughborough But they are very busy, their master mechanic has an car similar to yours. Very very knowledgeable guys http://www.mbautomotive.co.uk/
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