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    w123 starting problems

    I guess my car's showing it's age, as this is my third different post! Anyway, my 280 CE's developed an intermittent fault on starting. Occasionally (and usually inconveniently) it just won't start. There's plenty of juice in the battery and all the electrics work, but I turn the key and it...
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    W123 transmission problem

    My 1980 280 CE has developed a transmission problem. When I put my foot down (hard) the engine happily revs away, but the power is not delivered to the rear wheels. It's very similar in effect to a slipping clutch on a manual, but mine's an auto. I'm pretty sure it's a torque convertor/box...
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    MB specialists in Cambs?

    Does any one know of a good, independent Mercedes specialist in or around Cambridge? Thanks
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    W123 dash light problem

    The dashboard and console lights on my 280 CE no longer illuminate when I switch on the headlights. I don't think it's the fuse as I've checked it and the fuse also protects other systems (which are still working). I've got a feeling it may be a relay, but where! Any help would be most...
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    Insurance valuations

    I need to value my car for insurance purposes and I was wondering where I could find out the appropriate information. It's a 1980 280 CE auto in pretty good nick. Cheers
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    W123 tappet noise

    I've just bought a 1980 280 CE and everything seems to be running pretty fine except for some constant top end noise - I presume it's the tappets. Is this a common problem? Does anyone know of a likey cause/remedy? Thanks
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