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Hi, Anyone knows what this is? I'm thinking its some sort of breather for the fuel system? Seems to be weeping oily substance is this normal?. Should it be attached to anything? E220 w124 Thanks Chris

Hello All, MY w124 e220 coupe has been behaving strangely recently. 123,000 miles First rear back drivers side window has stopped working- im sure not related but thought i would mention it. Sunroof was stuck open- changed fuse and had a clean of the fuse seats and it started again. However, i...

Hi All, Its time to thin down my cars! I have owned this since 2011. I bought it as my growing family didn't quite fit in my CLK convertible and this was an interesting next car. Its been brilliant very reliable very economical. In my opinion the best colour combination. Mileage is 121,000...

Hi I need to remove the bonnet for paint Has anyone done it and any tips Thanks Chris

Hi All, I have no doubt this is going to be controversial. I have always been against them as felt cars/paint may not be able to dry out as quick as if they are left uncovered? but that may be an outdated view now as i'm sure covers have come along way. My poor w124 really doesn't like being...

Hi I have a 1995 e220 coupe, it has aftermarket eibach front springs and sits a little too low at the front and looks high at the rear for my liking. Im looking for the correct original part number if i were to go back to stock front . I do like the lowered look but not as low as it is! So...

I have inadvertently washed my key! or the wife did! Firstly, any tips on reviving it, i have dried it on a radiator and then stripped it down and cleaned the circuit board with a alcohol replaced the battery but nothing no little red light. Secondly, assuming i cant get it back to life, any...

Hi Just wondered if anyone had experienced similar issue. My W208 CLK200 doesn't do that many miles and pads and discs are fine but the otherday the brakes started to fail and the pedal feels very spongy it doesn't feel like anything's stuck. Also the brake fluid reservoir is brimming when you...

I am selling my car, details I am a member on here and would love it to go to a proper enthusiast I have a Defender and that takes up my time at the moment so I just don't have the time to use this properly Details Azurite Blue Cream leather interior 118,000 miles 4 owners just been serviced by...

Hello All, I have the diavia AC sysietm in my E220 W124 and its never worked since I have had the car since 2011 never been that bothered its a summer car and usually the windows are open, but in a quest to sort out anything that doesn't work my attention had turned to the AC. So I had it...

Evening All, I have been shown a fuel leak under my E220 W124 coupe due to corroded fuel line. It was in for a Value service at Gatwick MB dealer who identified it and showed me the leak on video, it was like a dripping tap! The leak looks like its at the rear just before it runs up to the...

Hello All, I am contemplating changing the ball joints myself, quite handy with a spanner and fancy a go. Firstly, I need a spring compressor. Clearly there is the Klann tool at one end of the price spectrum at the other there are the kits such as the ones on ebay and amazon about £60-£70.00...

Hi All, Just fitting new front wings to my W124 coupe and need a recommendation for paint. I'm in the Surrey area Merstham to be specific I don't mind travelling too far Any suggestions would be great Thanks:bannana:

Gents, I need to thin out my car collection so the CLK320 convertible will probably go, whilst I know everyone says that they have a good one. Mine is pretty good I think. 1 owner 65000 miles lots of extras unmodified full service history. No rust at all.Silver with Blue roof Grey...

HI, So in an attempt to save some pennies and not shell out £200 notes to get my existing wheels refurbed I bought a set of rims off ebay that had already been refurbed and are identical to mine except they are in Gunmental grey which I thought would be nice. In the hope to direct swap my...

Bit of advice chaps Driving upto Otterbuurn Northumberland V early Friday, cant decide on best route? Last time we did M25, M40 M6 Toll then M6 to Carlisle and cut across at the top. Google maps is saying most miles and 6 hours 50 mins. Alternative is M1 A1 or Have heard about M1...

Hi I have a problem and wouldn't mind some of your thoughts. The Car. The car is a low mileage W208 CLK320 convertible 65000 miles 2000 plate. Totally standard currently in need of a service. The Background. I haven't used the car for about a week when I went to it the...

Hi Chaps and Chappesses I woke up at 11pm Friday night, rock and roll I know an early night, we have small kids so you get your sleep while you can! Anyway to see a group of kids kicking in the back light of my car giving the wing mirror a tug and then going up and over the roof of the...

Hi there I have as above E220 I have just had it jacked up to clean our rear wheel arches to inspect and give a bit of waxoyl for the winter. Now I have an annoying clonking from what sounds like the nearside rear wheel. Only when I go over large bumps or when I have a full car ie the missus...

Hi All, As above does anyone know of any tricks to get better MPG ie tuning chipping etc... We get 18 around town and 25 to 30 on the motorway, the price of fuel is just doing my head in and I am reluctant to get rid of the beast as its such a useful car. Just before the quick commenst my...