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    set of 4 x 5 twin spoke alloys with Conti tyres from 08 E-Class

    Hi guys, I've just put a set of new wheels on my car, and the wife won't let me use valuable garage space to store the old wheels as a winter set, so they're up for sale! They're 16"x7.5", only 1 year old, near perfect with no kerb marks or scrapes. MB part number A2114017102/B66471916 with...
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    W211 E220Cdi-what is this odd engine noise on idle/startup?

    Hi all, as the title suggests, I'm getting an odd noise from the engine on startup and idle for some time afterwards until the car fully warms up. I can only describe it as a high pitched metallic rattle, which seems to be coming from the O/S bottom of the engine bay close to the wheel arch -...
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    Cleaning centre caps

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for cleaning ground on brake dust and grime from centre caps? I have just had my new (pre-owned!) turbines refurbished and would like shiny centre caps to complement them. I know I can buy a new set but if there's an easy way to clean up...
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    Wheel couriers - worth the money?

    Hi all I'm close to privately buying a set of new wheels, and wondered if anyone has had any good or bad experiences with wheel couriers, and if they're worth the money. I've looked at one I found on ebay and they sub-contract all work out, then you have to pay extra for insurance, so I'm...
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    How good is your parking brake?

    I'm on my second MB, my first, a C-Class was bought from new, my current, an E-Class is a year old, and I'm wondering if everyone else has the same experience as me with their foot operated parking brake as it's starting to bug me now. When I put the car in park and engage the parking brake...
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    Mercedes Car Specialists, Glasgow

    Just thought after slating a dealer in another thread I'd give credit where credit is due! I've used these indy guys in Ibrox, Glasgow - Mercedes Car Specialists They're a fairly new outfit so not much feedback out there on the web, so I went and checked them out just behind Ibrox stadium in...
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    W211 estate mudflaps & roof bars

    Hi all, I have a 2008 W211 avantgarde estate, known as the S211 by MB I believe. I'm looking for genuine Mercedes front and rear mudflaps and all fitting clips. Also looking for decent roof bars to fit the factory fit roof rails, would prefer genuine Mercedes but would consider quality...
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    E220cdi - excessive oil consumption

    Hi all, first time poster but long time Merc owner. I have an 08 E220cdi, when I bought it at 4,000 miles the oil level was checked and ok, at 6,000 miles the warning light came on (oil just below min on dipstick) and I topped it up with a full 1 litre bottle. another 2,000 miles later at...
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