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    W211 Estate Insurance Write Off

    Hi I recently had an unfortunate run in with a low bollard and as a result quite a few panels are damaged. Main damage is to drivers door, passenger door and sill panel. Car is an '05 E350 Sport with a lot of extras and only 55k miles. Insurance want to write off the car but I wont be able to...
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    tapping/thumping noise

    I have an 04 CLK that has recently developed a noise. It seems be directly behind the glove box and is like a tapping noise every second. It comes on with ignition before engine starts so not engine related and stays on after I take key out for a time. I think it is related to the heating? Is...
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    I am hooked...

    I have been putting away a few bob for the last while to buy a new boat, going to the boat show in a few weeks to do the deal but today I was at a loose end and I found myself sitting behind the wheel of a CLK BLACK. What can I say.... it is an amazing car, the sound alone is worth the money. I...
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    What a nice car!

    I have a CLK500 which I love but I took my fathers '05 E350 Wagon for the weekend and I must say its an absolute delight to drive and the most refined ride I have ever experienced! It is the Sport model with Airmatic suspension, Nappa Leather, massaging seats.... the only problem is its hard...
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    Anyone with an e350?

    I bought an 05 e350 Sport a few months ago and love it to bits. There is one thing which is bugging me as im not sure if its normal... As engine rpm rises there is whine which increases in pitch with engine revs, its not overly intrusive and could well just be the transmission sound from the...
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    CLK 3rd Brake Light

    The rear bootlid brake light on my pre-facelift CLK is acting a bit strangely, its pulsing on and off when I apply the brake and I get a malfunction on the instrument cluster. I know there is a common problem with the lens cracking on these as it has on mine and I assume water has got in. I...
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    W211 Recalls

    I bought (privately) an immaculate 05 e350 estate during the summer for my old man. It only has 15k on the clock so had its first service only in 06. The next service is due shortly but before its due to the car goes out of warranty. Is there anything I should do now before the warranty period...
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    W211 SBC Hold

    I have read the manual for the SBC hold feature many times and I have only ever successfully got it to work once. I hear the pump working away at various times but can never seem to get it to hold. I am pulling up to a stop, applying break lightly, then when i stop pushing the pedal in harder...
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    w210 E320

    Was bringing some mates away for a fishing trip this weekend, all the gear wouldnt fit in my clk so borrowed my mothers 2000 e320 estate. The family has owned this car from new but I havent driven it in maybe 3 years, I was quite shocked at how "loose" it felt! I will describe some of the issues...
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    Wheel alignment - Belfast

    I need to get my front wheels aligned, I called into Kwik fit but they cant do alignment on my car, (05 clk). Where else should I look rather than going to a stealership and if I must how much is it likely to cost? Thanks Ryan
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    Face Lift w210 220cdi

    Hi Guys My sister in law is looking for an estate merc and wants a diesel. There is a 2001 w210 220cdi with 47k. I took it for a drive today and observed a few things. When I started it there was ALOT of vibration also the preglow light did not go out for a long time, say 2 mins. Is this...
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    Auto fold when parked

    Hi According to my manual there should be an option in the Instrument cluster settings to get the wing mirrors to auto fold in when the car is parked. I cant find this option anywhere in the settings menu and was wondering do I need a firmware upgrade or something to get it? The car is a...
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    W211 Hands Free question

    Hi Guys This is my first post and I am sure you regular posters are sick of this question but I need some help! I have just bought an 05 E350 estate with Comand but no prewire. I need a handsfree kit but would ideally like something that would integrate with the systems on the car. From...
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