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    W164 M Class vibration

    Our new to us M Class drives and corners well but can (not always) when you accelerate vibrate and produce excessive road/tyre noise. I have new tyres of the same make on each axle and the car has been tracked and aligned. There’s no knocking noises on full lock or the suspension and the...
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    Iridium Silver paint code

    Hi, Our w211 E280 02/2009 got "nudged" by some inconsiderate "person" and the passenger door has a crease on it and it seemed the easy way to solve it was a replacement door. The original sales invoice says it is Iridium Silver but I can't find the paint code on the car, I've looked at the...
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    W211 Cabin Canary/Fan

    Hi Folks, Our e280 estate is serving us well save that we've picked up a canary, namely the interior fan is making a chirping/squeaking noise, it has begun to increase in volume so I can't ignore it any more. I have no idea where the fan/blower is located, does it require major dashboard...
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    w211 e280 sport front springs

    Hi, The drivers side front spring has just gone bang and the car is sitting rather low. In terms of replacement i'm aware of the problems some folk have with w211 springs and wondered do I go merc direct or eibach or sachs? As the car is a sport is that the equivalent of an avantgarde spec...
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    W212 wheels on a W211

    hi, I have an e280 sport running Merc std staggered 18” alloys with ET of 38 and 39, will I be able to fit a set of w212 amg 18” alloys with an ET of 48 and 54 or will there be problems with bodywork etc. the car is std otherwise. thanks
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    W211 E280 how can i check the gearbox fluid?

    Hi All, Is it possible to check the transmission fluid on a 58 plate w211? Or is it a sealed for life job? Moving from drive into reverse takes about 4 to 5 seconds and I wondered if the fluid might be a bit low. Thanks in advance
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    W211 E280 Diesel Smell

    Hi, Our recently acquired e280 seems to smell a bit too much of diesel when you stand by the bonnet. I've got no fluids leaking from the vehicle but at the front of the engine where I assume the egr valve lives the metal tube is partially covered in an oily residue. Am I likely to have a...
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    w211 Isofix

    Hi, Daft question on a late 2009my w211 estate is isofix std or another option? I've looked all over the seats and can find no mounting points which seems v strange to me, my 53 plate disco has them as std. Any assistance much appreciated Cheers
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    W211 sat nav location

    Daft question where is the dvd nav unit? I've searched the forum and it says in the boot on the left hand side but beyond some electric connectors there is nothing there. I've looked in the boot floor compartments and under the rear seat and glove compartment but found nothing. Car is 2009...
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    W211 Winter Tyres

    Hi Folks, I'm back in a merc, a 2009 e280 estate sport. I can't seem to find much of a choice on winter tyres. The car has 245 40 18 front and 265 35 18 rear. Or do I just get some Michelin cross climate tyres? Thanks
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    M156 external dimensions

    Hi, Could someone possibly advise where I can obtain the external dimensions for a M156 engine, google searches have come up with everything but external dimensions. Thanks in advance Paul
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    Back in a Mercedes

    its been a while but i'm back in a Merc, running a X250 and it seems to be a very capable thing, it replaces a disco 2 and a lexus rx but it does look like a hearse as tis in black. i appreciate it is a nissan in drag with certain tweaks and modifications.
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    w210 estate boot cover

    just discovered i still have this despite selling the car 6 years ago, free, collection from nr Devizes
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    W210 Estate Plastic Boot Cover

    free to a good home, collection from SN104EN Thanks Paul
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    Sytner Audi Reading

    Came across this in the telegraph today, poor, poor guy and I hope due process comes through to punish the management and directors of Sytner http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/24/teenage-audi-mechanic-committed-suicide-colleagues-set-fire/
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    W210 Accessories

    I have the following available: 1x black leather rear folding seats (no seat belts) 1x estate loadbay plastic cover 1x luggage net 1x Merc roof box, fits w124 and w210 and probably a w211 Free to a good home or they go to the recycling in 7 days Location Sn104en nr Devizes
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    Yadgar Curry?

    I need to visit Scotland again and wondered if a Yadgar Curry gathering was in order say after the 20th of April? Thanks Paul
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    MB Enamel Sign

    Hello, not posted for a while, a lack of a Mercedes is the main cause. A friend has one these in his garage and wondered is it mass produced or does it have some collectible value, it is 60cm in diameter? The writing in the back in gothic script relates to fitting instructions and talks about...
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    E63 Damaged

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332036617592 Quite a wallop, airbags deployed and only a cat D Will it back on the road I wonder?
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    Not the way to treat your 1 week old merc

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/17/drunk-driver-banned-after-getting-his-mercedes-stuck-on-tram-tra/ What was he thinking?
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