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    Becker map pilot replacement apple/android car play box

    HI All Anybody tried one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09993XC87/?coliid=I14NNWHHTNUN25&colid=2PKMI0SWCY06Y&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it I am very tempted by one and am on the verge of pulling the trigger. The Amazon reviews seem good, but I don't always trust what I read...
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    JCB & Mercedes

    https://projectplant.co.uk/2023/08/jcb-confirms-second-major-breakthrough-in-hydrogen-technology/
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    Overfilled with oil by 1 litre!!

    Hi All Sorry not Merc related but some knowledgeable peeps on here. Bit of advise, a friend of mine has an old Audi 1.9tdi 2004. He has accidently overfilled the engine with oil by 1 litre!! (Dont ask!) I told him not to drive it! He lives miles away from me so I cant drain it for him. He has...
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    Becker Sat Nav odd behaviour

    Bit of an odd one. Use the Becker Sat Nav in my 2012 S204 C class all the time. For some reason on motorways or fast dual carriage ways it sometimes directs me off at a motorway junction only to go around the roundabout and straight back onto the motorway or dual carriage way. I cant for the...
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    Cold engine tapping noise

    Hi Guys 2012 C250cdi estate with the OM651 currently on 116K miles with full service history Noticed when cold (outside temp 10C or lower) the engine makes a tappet noise for 5-10 seconds when started from cold. A quick blip of the throttle and it goes away. Had the chain and tensioner done...
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    S204 2012 C class estate air bag recall letter ?

    Hi All Today I received an airbag recall letter for my 2012 C class estate. I am pondering whether to get the car booked in. I have heard rumours that when its in with the main dealer they will also upgrade (downgrade) the software on the car to comply with the emissions and remove the...
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    S204 C class front anti roll bar bushes

    Hi Guys The bushes on my front anti roll bar look to be past their best. I have noticed more suspension noise than I am used to and I suspect its these bushes. I have replaced both the drop links and one lower arm, everything else seems tight without any play in the ball joints or bushings. But...
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    Brake squeal

    Car is a 2012 S204 C250cdi om651 amg thingy.. The brakes are driving me crazy with a constant squeal once they have warmed up a bit under light or heavy braking. I fitted new front Brembo discs and pads over a year ago and they were fine until this year when they have started to squeal. I have...
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    Where's Ed?

    Anybody know where Ed China has gone off youtube? He hasn't posted a video since before Christmas and I looked forward to Friday evenings with Ed and a rusty Range rover.
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    OM654, Oh dear

    Seems as though Merc quality is getting worse. Anybody else suffered with this issue? If you look at the rockers in the video they do look pretty cheap and nasty for such a vital part, I guess they passed Mercs vigorous "will last the life time of the warranty period" test that they seem to...
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    Nankang tyres- issue

    HI All Has anybody got any thoughts on these tyres, As you can see the tread is effectively de-laminating from the carcass of the tyre. They are maybe 2 years old (from fitment date) still with 4mm tread. Made by Nankang AS-2 type. Both front tyres have done this. Both front tyres fitted at the...
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    Vibration through floor when slowing down to stop

    Hi Guys. I am getting a slight vibration when slowing to a stop in my S204 om651 engine C250. Its almost as if I can feel the torque converter slowing and vibrating as I approach to a stand still at say a traffic light or T junction. Doesn't do it all the time, more noticeable when cold. I...
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    Hydrogen power internal combustion engines

    Some good progress being made by Toyota and JCB, UK. There is hope for us petrol heads, Zero emissions internal combustion engine.... nice.. Maybe one day the V8 will be king again, powered by hydrogen....And we will become know as Hydrogen heads instead of petrol heads? LOL...
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    Harrys Garage new Audi E tron

    Sorry its not a Mercedes.... A Very honest review though. Take of it what you will, but the charging remains the biggest issue, 14 hours from a domestic charger, or add 85 miles in 40 mins from an instavolt charger. mmm it doesn't fill me with any kind of urge to buy one. Are Mercedes planning...
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    James mays new car

    James is an avid supporter of Hydrogen fueled cars. They make a lot of sense (once we learn how to mass produce hydrogen cleanly and cost effectively of course) There is hope yet...
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    VIn check what do these mean?

    Hi ALL I did a VIN check on my 2012 S204 to list all its options etc which was quite interesting. But a couple I am not sure what they are. Any idea what this option is? 1U2 SNOW GRID and this one? A24 JOINT FLANGE, 4-ARM 120 And I am also unsure what this actually means? 03A...
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    Lower control arm advice w204 s204 c250cdi

    Hi All can anybody suggest an OEM quality or better lower control arm front driver's side for my 2012 C250 cdi estate? Had a cheap nasty one fitted for the MOT last year in a hurry and want to replace it now with a decent quality one. I've noticed a tiny bit of play in the ball joint on the...
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    S204 C250cdi 2012 front brake pads advice

    Hi Guys Last year I fitted a set of Pagid front brake pads from Euro car parts to my car. I am not impressed as I have got uneven wear (calipers are working perfectly) excessive noise and generally not great performance. I was thinking of going back to OEM spec / genuine Merc parts. But Merc...
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    Mercedes recall a million cars

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56071108 Oh dear..
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    Retro fit heated seats w204

    My 2012 S204 C250cdi doesn't have heated seats and I miss them from my previous car. What's the easiest way to retrofit them? Is it even possible? Or are the aftermarket kits worth a look? Merry Christmas
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