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    SL Registration plates

    I have two nice registration plates for sale that would look good on a SL Mercedes. SLM4C (SL MAC) and SL09MAC, open to offers Thanks for viewing
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    Pot hole damage/insurance write off

    A bit long winded this one. During a Road trip to the Isle of Skye I had the misfortune is swerving to miss an oncoming driver and hit a large pothole. After about a mile the white ABC warning light came on and I pulled over immediately. I checked the car and could see that the drivers side...
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    2009 R230 SL 500 engine oil

    Going on a road trip and noticed my engine oil level is slightly below the mid point. At my last B service (2500 miles/9 months ago) it had an oil change and they put in Petronas Fully Synthetic 5W30. I propose to take some engine oil with me what is the recommendation for the top up oil? Also...
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    Stone chip in windscreen

    On driving on the M25 to get Apple Airplay installed in my 2009 SL500 a stone hit my windscreen and made a small hole/crack (10p size) in the windscreen. Airplay installed but DAB arial not stuck to windscreen incase it needed replacing. Looking online Autoglass said that it was repairable. As...
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    Boot struts

    The boot on my 2007, r230 500 is very heavy, I think both struts are gone. Should I buy Mercedes or are their better ones. Either way any idea of the part name or number. Thanks Mac
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    Servicing schedules

    I will probably do about 5000 miles a year and intend to keep my 2009 R230 SL500 until I drop, so I am not particularly interested in full service history, in addition up to now (73000 miles) the service history is patchy at best. Looking at the Mercedes servicing schedule below 'What is Service...
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    Worn Bushes

    Just had my MOT done and the mechanic has picked up that both the nearside and offside, front lower shock absorbers bushes are slightly worn. two questions, 1. Im driving to Scotland for a touring holiday in mid April, should I get them done before I go. Im hesitant about having to much work...
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    Car protection

    I park my car on my drive which has a tree and all the delights that go with that, sap, bird shite, needles to name but a few. Can anyone recommend what I can treat the car with and any recommendations for a car cover which can be jet washed to get rid of the sap etc. Thanks for reading Mac
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    2009 R230 SL500 airplay

    Looking to upgrade my original command radio, telephone set up on my 2009 R230 SL500 for a road trip im going on in mid April. Has anyone had this done and would they recommend any type? Thanks for reading Mac
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    Pre road trip maintenance

    I purchased a 2009 R230 500 SL last July with patchy service history. On purchase I had a B service and some other recommended works carried out. The milage on purchase was 70K and its 72K now. I am taking on a driving holiday (reason I purchased the car) up to Aron, Scotland then the 500 North...
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    Looking to buy a 2008 SL500

    Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a 2008 SL500 with around 50,000 miles on the clock. Can anyone tell me what issues I should be looking for when viewing the car and service history. Also at 50,000 miles are their any major costs coming soon in terms of servicing. Thanks for viewing Stay safe
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    Older or newer R230

    Im looking to buy a facelift R230. Would I be better to buy a 2009 with 60k on the clock or a 2007 with 40k on the clock? Thanks
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