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Trying to work out when I'm going to need to change the transmission oil. How do I know if its a NAG2, NAG2-FE. One is changed at 31,000 miles and the other is changed at 77,500 miles. The code I have from the VIN is 722908 07 621682. Cheers

Hello all, Im looking for a new family car which needs to be able to tow a caravan. On doing some research I was surprised to see that the E class is very highly rated for towing, I had never considered a rear wheel drive car as a tow car. Anyone tow a caravan and got any advice? Found the...

Hello All, I am thinking of getting another Merc and would appreciate some help. I had a W210 a few years ago but had major problems with rust (usual places) and the exhaust. Traded that in for a Rav 4 (no I'm not a hairdresser). Now that we have a dug and a wean I'm looking at getting an...

Hello W210 rear window made horrible crunching sound and window would'nt go back up. Took door card off and the wire cable was pretty mangled. Managed to get it wound back round the pulleys and got window back up, but due to the cabling being kinked the window worked a few times before...

My contact spring/srs ring has broken. The cable has snapped right at the connector, so unable to bodge the cable back together. Does anyone know the part number for the unit or cable? I have the broken SRS ring in front of me, what format does the part number take? Below is a previous thread...

Hello All, I have lost all function from the steering wheel. No horn, all function buttons have no effect and they dont light up. I have checked all the fuses under the bonnet, rear seat & on the dash at driver door, all are ok. The car is a 2000 W210 240 petrol. Anyone got any ideas? Derek

Hello Currently have really sh1ty tryes on the car which have no grip in the wet. National can supply and fit Avon ZZ3's for £340 (buy 3 get 4th free) I think thats a good deal. Anyone got any thoughts on the matter? Anyone using or have used them? Derek

Hello all, Replaced my battery today as it was'nt holding its charge. Once replaced and car started got two malfuctions on the dash. One was for traction control and the other for brake assist. Hooked up my diagnostic kit, carried out a full test, cleared all faults, went for a spin and re ran...

Hello all, Just came back from two week holiday and car wont start. Me being a bit thick cant find the battery. Is it below the rear seats? Is the metal lug in a black box with a red + (in front of the air con) a connection to the battery. Assuming it is would it be best to jump start or...

Has anyone used a Mityvac to extract the engine oil out? The sump nut is refusing to budge and the edges are begining to round. If a six face socket dosent work might need to go down this route:wallbash:

I have a 2000 E240 (W210) 80,000 miles that I was wanting to service. Just had a look under the bonnet and the spark plugs look like they are going to be fun to replace. Should I change the leads as well as the spark plugs? Can anyone recommend a good place to buy these parts? Was also going to...

Yo, I was planning on tackling the rust on the car myself, more to stop it spreading, than a permamnent fix.Then in the future getting it done properly. As car nearly passed MOT got some spare cash that I had put aside just incase. All four arches and boot button area need attention, not that...

Hey troops, Car just failed MOT, offside front track rod end knackered. This is the first MOT I have put the car through, its a w210 W plate, so all in all pretty pleased. Anyone know how much a track rod end costs? Any difference between after market or original part? Ta

Hello one and all, SRS light came on hooked it up to test equipment and got the following fault code: B1859 Driver airbag squib ignition circuit R12/3 resistance to high. I cleared the fault and about an hour into driving it comes back, same fault code. Anyone had anything similar...

Hello everyone, Was looking into diagnostic tools on ebay, and noticed that you can use them to reset service intervals and fault codes. They cost arout £90 and I thought that if I was a dealer that would be great for making the car more sellable. Looked through my service book and they all...

Is it true that you can only getting your tracking done at a MB dealer? Is it just another excuse to fleece you of cash? just been quoted £120 to get it done. Begining to miss my old mondeo. :(

Hey Was wondering, has anyone ever bought AMG "Style" alloys off of ebay? Im always on the look out for a bargain, but cutting costs on tyres or wheels seems like russian roulette to me. Am I wrong? Dazzler

Hey Ho, Yesterday while driving to the recycing compound, tried to turn a corner and the car decided that the kerb looked like a better option. Front tyre blown off and alloy pretty much RIP. Gutted! Top tip, when trying to change a wheel on a very icy road, dont pull the wheel to hard, as...

Hello Everyone, I have a W210 with the factory fitted stereo system. I am currently using the I-Trip to listen to my Ipod but the interference and rubbish quality is getting on my nerves. What would be the best way to sort this? Should I go down the ICE route or should I change the head unit...

Hey peeps, Just bought a workshop manual for my W210, however my model is not covered. I seem to remember reading about the engines released in the USA and the manual I have would seem to cover these models. I have a E240 can anyone recomend a manual for it? Or is the E230 or E280 listed in the...