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    W220 (2001) S500L need to replace lower suspension rear arms for front

    All, Just failed my MOT for my S500L (01) 90k. The car has hydraulic suspension and ABC. The mechanic tells me that the lower suspension rear arms R and L for front wheels and ball joints need replacing. He tells me these parts are not available OEM and are mercedes parts costing £220+ vat...
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    S500L (W220) - Noisey whirring fan sound from bonnet

    Recently my car has been making a annoying whirring sound from the bonnet. It happens win the fan kicks in when engine gets warm. I think the issue is the radiator fan, which is spinning fine but noisey. What could the issue be? any checks I can do? As for the part/labour? any idea on costs...
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    HELP: 2001 W220 - Central Locking/Boot Lock Failure

    Hi Guys, I have a S500L 2001 (W220) and the door locks are not responding (nor the boot relaease) from the key fob. Drivers door opens manually but when inside cannot use the botton for all doors unlock/ nor can i open the boot. Key seems fine, is this the dreaded vacuum pump? How can I...
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    Need to change W220 F+R discs+pads - COSTS?

    Hi all I need to change the front and rear discs and pads. I am planning to buy the parts from MB and can an Indy to fit. 1. Should I consider getting OEM parts? What brand?How much? 2. How many sensors are their and do I need to buy them all? 3. How much should I pay in labour...
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    Help: Rear Brake Discs and Pads (W220) S500l Only 32000miles

    Help: Rear Brake Discs and Pads (W220) S500l Only 37000miles Hi all, I had the car back from MB after a service A, I was told the rear brakes and pads would need replacing (which were not in stock at the time). The car is now showing the warning symbol for 'Brake lining visit workshop'. I am...
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    W220: HELP: 'Low Beam,L, Check Lamp'

    Hi, My 2001 S500(26k) has come up with the above malfunction. I have checked the left headlamp at night and it seems like the blue/white light xenon bulb is not working. (One side shows the blue glow the other side just has a amber dim) I assume I need to get the bulb changes, is this...
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    HELP: S500 ('01) 'ABC warning - Visit work shop'

    I have a 2001 S500(21,000 mls), it was serviced less then 1,000 mls and now it shows a sign saying ABC inactive visit workshop. The sign on the dash does not cancel and it does not all me to look at any of the menu. The car has not been used any differently and cannot understand what has...
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    HELP: Advice on Service B - Mercedes Dealer

    I have a 2001(Y) S500 which has done 19,000 and due for a service B in the next week. I also have the following which need sorting out: 1) Front Discs + pads need changing 2) Wiper blades very noisey and need replacing 3) Need Keyless go reprogramming cards do not work 4) Boot lid not...
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    HELP: Advice on S500 servicing

    We have a 2001 S500 which has done 18,000 mls and is due a service. What service should we expect and cost involved? Also the front discs/pads need replacing and thinking I should get this work carried out at a local specialist, is this a good idea?If so what other work should I get done at...
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    Buying S-Class - need help please guys!

    Hi all, I am considering buying an S-Class from a private seller and was wondering if you guys have any comments ? It is a 2001-Y plate new shape S500L in silver with black leather with 16,000 miles. It has all the standard toys & sat nav but has the following extras: Phone prewire...
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    Original AMG alloys for the S class

    Hi Hoping to replace the standard alloys on the S class for the original amg alloys 18"s which come as the opional extra with the S class. How can I source these cheaper then the stealers? How much will a set of these costs? How much will tyres cost? ideas please.. Cheers Jig
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    WTD:S500 pref in Silver (upto 3/4 years old)

    Looking to buy a S500 in swb/lwb, preferably in silver, not more then 3/4 years old, with less then 40,00o mls, must have fmbsh, and hopeful some toys:Telephone, command, tv tuner, linguatronic, can anyone help or let me know where there can be one?Priced £30-35k Thanks Jig
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    Tracker: Good ones?

    Again dont know much about his but hoping to fit a tracker on the S500 when I buy it, hopeful it will help bring the insurance down. I know mercedes have their own and also there are others on the market? how are good?What are the cost like?Installation and maintainence costs? Any...
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    HELP: S500 entertainment setup Project

    Do not know much about setting up screens, entertainment etc, but have been trying to search this great forum and know a lot of forum members may be able to help. I am planning to purchase a S500(2001) which has command, tv and a nokia phone installed. I am hoping to add the following added...
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    S Class Mercedes car buying advice

    New to this but here I go ...Planning to help a friend buy a used mercedes, the S class but working on a very tight budget. I understand the these top end cars get hit quite heavily by depreciation which will work in his favour. He is working on a budget of upto £27k and he doesnt want...
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