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    E36 W210 turns over but won't start

    My W210 E36 turns over ok but won't start, I've been abroad for a few weeks so the cars been left standing, the first time I tried to start it the dash said "charge battery" so I've had it on charge for 24 hours and the battery reads 12.75v across the terminals. I've even tried using a jumper...
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    Old School 280SE W116

    1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 116 Series, lovely example, 23 old MOT certificates | eBay I quite like this for the money but would prefer a SEL to be honest, still it's BIG enough I suppose.
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    Cheap C140 CL500

    What do you eagle eyed folks think of this? MERCEDES BENZ S500 5.0 AUTO 124K PRISTENE EXAMPLE PX WELCOME | eBay I like the silver with black leather and spec, depends if the condition is what he says it is.
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    Swapping early W210 door mirrors for later type?

    Does anyone know if you can fit the later type W210 (more rounded) door mirrors with indicators to an early W210 (1996) My passenger side folding mirror blows the fuse when you try to fold them in and the mirror glass is discoloured too. I have the chance of purchasing a pair of folding and...
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    ASC message on the dash

    For the past few days occasionally I get "ACC ASC Skid Contol" appear on the dash when I park up...putting the selector into Park and applying the parking brake. Anyone any ideas what's wrong or where to start looking? Vehicle is 95 W210 E36.
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    W210 won't unlock with the remote

    The car's been in a London underground carpark since Sunday evening all locked up nice and safe, go to the car this morning to get my umbrella out of the boot and the car won't unlock with the remote. I can get into the car with the key in the passenger door but of course the engine won't...
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    M-B World and Brooklands Museum

    I'm working in London next week so I'm going to call in at M-B World and the Brooklands Museum on Sunday morning, anyone been there recently and advise on any "do not miss......" ?
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    Genuine MAF price for M104 straight 6 engine

    I had some work done for the MOT yesterday which it passed and I was putting the paper work away in the file so I thought I'd have a quick look through the invoices I have for the car, there's one dating from last July (before I bought the car) for a new MAF the part price is listed as...
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    450 SEL lovely looking old motor

    1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 Auto Rare classic | eBay UK I like this alot.
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    Squealling Brakes

    My brakes have started to squeal, you know that annoying noise that puts your teeth on edge like nails down a blackboard :crazy: It seems to be the front off side but it's a job to tell to be honest, would it be worn pads/disks or a sticky caliper? They're not grinding like metal on metal...
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    Locking and unlocking with IR remote a bit hit and miss

    sometimes it takes 3 or 4 presses of the key to either unlock or lock the car with the IR remote, do you need to be fairly acurate where you point the key or is it an indication that the batteries are getting low? If I hold the button down on the key I can see the red light come on
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    AMG bumper grill part number?

    Anyone any good getting MB part numbers? I've lost the rhs (drivers) lower grill piece from the W210 AMG front bumper. I knew it was loose as some of the tabs were weak but it was so loose it's fallen off :( The grill piece is a push fit and covers up the towing eye behind the bumper...
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    W210 alarm/immobiliser with infra red key

    Noticed this odd behaviour a few times, I unlock the car with the infra red remote, jump in and close the door the hazard warning lights flash, have to lock and unlock the car again with the remote before it'll start. The alarm doesn't sound just the hazards flash. Would it be a failing door...
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    Tyre sizes front and back on AMG alloys

    I've just bought a W210 E36 fitted with the AMG monoblock 18" alloy wheels, I'm going over the car bit by bit to get aquainted with it and noticed it's got different tyres sizes front to back. I don't think the wheels are staggered but I haven't had them off yet to check. on the front it has...
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    Bought a W210 E36...a few questions for the experts

    I've been looking for nice Merc for a few weeks and the oportunity came up on the weekend to purchase a very clean W210 E36 in azurite blue, with no rust, least none I can find anyway :bannana: I have a few questions maybe you could help with It has option code 957 - AMG Engineering...
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    Back again after a long absence

    It's been about 5 years since I've been on here and my login still works :bannana: I sold my W140 S500 back then and bought a Range Rover which I've still got. I've got a hankering now for another Mercedes and I'm looking at W124 or W140 coupes for about £2k. I'll be in the market with the...
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    Tigger's my hero.....

    Doing what we have all felt like at some point......smacking a spotty yoof right in the chops. The poor sod has got the sack for his trouble though. We should put him against Cyril the Swan at Swansea FC. http://cbs4boston.com/topstories/local_story_006224752.html Typical...
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    Defectors GTG. 11th Nov. Near Newbury.

    Or a non starter? This has cropped up in my defectors thread on the General section. I think Scumbag first suggested it and I think it's a cracking (if slightly perverse) idea......what about you guys and girls? The idea is this......we have a MBClub.co.uk GTG but NO Mercedes turn up...
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    Following Machasm's lead....defecting too!

    I've finally succumb to the lure of LPG fuel prices. I've sold the old girl and bought a P38 Range Rover 4.6 HSE on gas. I'm not doing as much business driving as I used to, the expenses have dried up and that's hit the fuel budget quite hard, so still wanting a big flash motor I've plumpted for...
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    Sheepskin Over Rugs for a Merc?

    Can you get Sheepskin over rugs for a Merc? The reason I ask is I was lucky enough today to get a ride in a Bentley Turbo R, it really was something special and I realised I've been seriously out posed :o Anyway, this amazing car had very deep pile sheepskin over rugs fitted. they looked...
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