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    Black projector halo headlights on slk230

    Hi all has anybody got any pics they could share of a silver R170 with these Beauties fitted please Mercedes Benz SLK Black Projector Halo Headlights R170 on eBay (end time 23-Feb-11 13:45:30 GMT) Like the look of them just stuggleing to see them on the car :thumb: Many thanks
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    Chrome door handle trim?!?!?

    Hello All does anybody have any experience of chrome door handle trim like this one which i am considering MERCEDES SLK CHROME DOOR HANDLE TRIM , 96 - 04 . on eBay (end time 14-Mar-11 20:32:23 GMT) obviously these one's are for an slk but they are available for most models. anybody know if...
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    Leaking slk

    Hi all, I bought a 1999 R170 last weekend and it has developed leaks :doh: First leak (day 2 of ownership) was a small puddle on shelf above seatbelt harness on drivers side. This leak has not happened again Second leak (day 3) was on passenger side from hinge in roof, dripping onto...
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    whats it worth?

    Hi Mercedes have offered me £3500 for my Blue 51 plate C200K as seen here. It Has just recieved the following all under 8 year good will corrosion warranty. 2x brand new front wings 2x rear wheel arches repaired boot lid repaired around stop lamp all 4 door bottom door sills repaired. It is...
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    E220 bhp??

    Hello all i am on the verge of buying a 56 plate E220 cdi but i am confused as to what the bhp is! if you take a look on autotrader, some are advertised as 150bhp and some 170bhp. Then if you put a reg number into a insurance site for a quote on a (autotrader) 170bhp car, it may well tell you...
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    C320cdi sports pack 2006 Hi's and Lo's thoughts please!

    Seriously considering updating and getting a C320cdi sports pack on or around 2006. can you share any thoughts with me about known problems!! equally anything that you feel is quite special about the C320. Any alternative recommendations welcomed. need to be same size or larger than C...
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    Knocking from behind dash???? Anyone help!!!

    Good evening today i have had a strange knocking/clonking noise start, and it is coming from behinde the dash. I am sure it is in some way related to the heater fan as when it clonks, the fan definately reduces then slowly picks up again until....clonk then dips again... so on so on anybody...
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    Life insurance, do you have it????

    THIS IS NOT A SALES PITCH How many of you have life insurance to cover your mortgage in event of your or your spouses death??? Just yes or no will do, but please share your reasons if you like.
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    Steering wheel off center??

    Any advise please, i took a w reg w2o2 c220 cdi sport diesel estate 129k on the clock out for a test drive today and i loved the car except for a couple of niggles. Whilst driving in a straight line the steering wheel actually sits slightly off center to the right. The car doesnt pull to the...
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    2.2 diesel 129k, is that ok??

    Your comments please. I want to buy a w202 diesel estate and have spotted a C220 cdi sport estate automatic. My concern is the 129000 miles, although it does have full service history. Am i worrying about nothing or should i be careful. Thanks All, Danny
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    WTD, W202 Diesel Estate

    I am looking for a Estate W202 diesel. It must be in decent condition, any spec, colour, engine size considered, milage preferably under 100k but will consider milage over 100k. Cash waiting. Thanks
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    W203 alloys on a W202?????

    HI All I am thinking of getting a W202 diesel estate as a second car and want to know if the standard elegance 15" alloys from my W203 will fit on to the W202? Also if anyone knows of a nice W202 diesel estate for sale in or around Cambridgeshire, please drop me a line. Thanks Danny
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    KM/h or outside temp toggle??

    Does anybody know if there is a way to switch the KM/h in the bottom left hand side of the instrument computer readout to show the outside temperature instead. (C200K elegance) I have read the manual and it seems it is possible in all countries except UK!!!! Why is that???? :confused:
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    Larger Wheels More Consumption!!

    Hi this topic was touched on in a previous thread that i started, but i have a question for Skymastor who posted this thread. (or anyone else who has the answer) "When I upgraded to from 16'' to 18'' I noticed that i went from 330 miles to a full tank to (at worst) 280 miles! I wasn't too...
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    Wheel Vibration Advise

    HELP NEEDED. Just added these after market wheels to my car and i have to say i think that they are as sweet as can be. Only trouble is that at 70ish the car starts to vibrate, the wheels were delivered balanced so this shouldnt be the problem? although having said that..... when they...
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    Does staggered fit set-up affect handling????

    Hi all, I am thinking of putting a 18" AMG staggered set up on my C200K elegance w203, but i am concerned that it could adversly effect the handling of the car???? It has been mentioned to me that cars with AMG wheels on from factory are set up to work with staggered fit. Secondly how much...
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    Folding mirror not folding!!!!!

    Any help appriciated. Folding mirror has packed up Only got the car on Friday, and everything was fine, went to the coast on sunday and cleaned car when got back - everthing was fine. Wednesday am cleaned car and noticed a small crack in the indicator lens which i hadnt noticed before, tested...
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    Which wheels?

    Hi All only just:- a, become a mercedes w203 C200K owner b, Joined MBclub My questions for you guys out there with more knowledge than me are My car is Jasper blue and has original MB 15" alloys, i really want to go 17's but cant picture any wheels that i like on the car, and dont want to...
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