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    Upright Star Emblem for Bonnet - CLS

    Hi Does anyone know if its possible to remove the flat Mercedes emblem badge from the bonnet and fit an upright / 3d version to a 2014 CLS? Are they all the same size or do they vary depending on model of merc? I have just recently purchased a CLS after having an E-Class with this type of...
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    Could it be the Cat? E320 2008

    Hi I have had an annoying rattle recently coming from the rear of car (possibly drivers side). I thought it might be a loose brake pad or something. Last week I was driving it and there was a loud bang I thought it was a stone (or brick) hitting the car but when I got home couldn't find...
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    Glow Plugs Info

    Hi Put my 2008 E320 cdi in for MOT and Service today and was advised by garage the following : Glow Plug 5 Glow Plug 3 Need replacing. Can anyone tell me if its ok to just change 2 plugs or should they all be changed? Any idea of cost of just doing the 2 / changing all of them? They also...
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    E320 Cdi 2008 servicing

    Hi - my car has just flashed Service B due in 28 Miles. Car has 93,000 miles on the clock. Anyone any idea if this is a big service and if so how much its likely to cost .... ? Any advice much appreciated Thanks Lynne
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    W211 e320 cdi 2008

    Hi - looking for some guidance here if anyone can help. I have a headlight out on the passenger side, they are bi-xenon's. I took it to Halfords on Weds and they fitted a new bulb which didn't work, I then got the guy to fit the old bulb in the side that does work (fortunately he was very...
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    C230K Avantgarde 54 Reg W203 C Class

    I am looking at trading this car in but thought I would advertise first .... 1.8 Supercharged, 69400 miles, 4 Owners to date including myself and I have owned for 4 years. Taxed till end June, MOT till Nov 2013 - sailed through last MOT with no advisories. Excellent Condition - spec...
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    Servicing Info Advice

    Hi - looking at replacing my current Mercedes with a more modern one. Have seen one I quite like and it is a 2008 model, the garage selling it are not a main dealer. When I enquired about service records they produced a printout with service history and advised the Mercedes now do not supply...
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    Buying Advice Please

    Hi All I am looking at selling my C230K to purchase a E320 cdi 2008 model. Anyone know of any problems issues with these? Is there anything I should check out when looking at it? Can anyone give a rough idea of the sort of MPG they are getting of theirs? Any guidance / advice would...
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    2004 C230K Tailgate Latch/ Catch

    Hi - anyone know where I can get one of these? I am guessing MB will be expensive .... Mine is sticking either in the locked position so cannot get boot open or in the open position so cannot shut boot :devil: Have taken it all apart this evening (after 45 mins trying to open it!!) and...
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    Anti Towing Alarm Light

    Hi - just collected my car from the garage following some work and when I got home and locked it I noticed that the light is flashing all the time on the dashboard for the above button. Having a bit of blonde moment as can honestly say I have never noticed before if it always did this or...
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    C230K Engine Light

    Hi - looking for a bit guidance please? I know its hard to diagnose from a post but any suggestions welcome. Having problems with Merc starting (its an auto 2004) when you turn the key it kind of splutters and struggles to start. The engine management light has come on obviously indicating...
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    C200 Gearbox - advice please?

    Hi - have recently purchased an old (P Reg) C200 for a workhorse. It is in immaculate condition and has only had 2 owners with just 68,000 on the clock. The question I have is ..... It has an auto box and when it changes gear .... you feel it changing gear :eek: like something has driven in...
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    S280 'W' Reg.

    Hi All I am considering adding to my fleet and have seen the above Mercedes for sale. It has had one owner and has 99,000 miles on the clock full MB service history. I have not had any experience what so ever with this particular model of car .... Anyone got any good advice on whether I...
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    Command Bluetooth

    Hi All My mercedes is pre-wired for a mobile phone and I currently have a sony ericsson phone working fine in cradle. However, I am thinking of upgrading my phone and begrudge paying the price for a new phone cradle from MB. My command system shows a bluetooth option but when I try to...
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    C320 mpg

    Hi All Just got back from holiday touring Europe for 2 weeks and at one point I achieved 54MPG - is this a record or can anyone beat this ? I was well chuffed :thumb:
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    Electric Window Question

    Hi All Have just got back from 2 weeks hols to find my C230K had a flat battery!! I have now got the car working again but have a minor irritation with the drivers window. Prior to dead battery the window had the one touch option to open and close - now this only works for opening the...
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    Gearbox C230k

    Hi I have a 2004 C230k auto ... yesterday I was driving along and it seemed to stick in a low gear. The revs were still at 4000 like I was going fast but in fact I was doing about 40 mph and it was squeling like a manual car does when its going too fast in the wrong gear. I slowed right down...
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    Gearbox Advice ...?

    Hi - looking for some advice please for C230K 54 reg? Been advised that I have a small leak from gearbox, its not dripping but is damp around the sump. I'm not mechanically minded so was wondering if any of you experts can advise if this sounds serious or expensive? Also, are there any...
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    Gearbox Advice

    Hi - looking for some advice please for C230K 54 reg? My wifes car had MOT yesterday (and passed) but on the advisory they mentioned that it looks like there is a small leak from gearbox as there is some dampness around the sump. I'm not mechanically minded so was wondering if any your...
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    Twins Basil

    Hi Thought I would say hello to everyone here after making a major investment recently. Have just purchased his and hers identical looking mercedes. Mine is a 2006 C320 cdi and the wifes is 2004 C230K - both silver with black leather. Thought we'd have a look at this forum as now all we...
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