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    Platewave?

    I found a website, PlateWave - The Social Network for UK Car Owners, that has thousands of uploaded photos of cars with a database of their registration plates models and owners (if known). I typed in my number plate and my cars photo immediately popped up! Nobody has asked me for my...
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    Filmed in the act.

    What do you make of this? rideout from willingham woods.im on green gixer - YouTube
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    Aurora Borealis

    Apparently the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) was seen in Northern England and Ireland on Sunday night with the possibility that it could be seen even as far south as Southern England on Monday and Tuesday night. The time it might be visible could be as a few minutes or even all night...
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    American style ride back from the pub.

    Apparently you can ride a horse whilst over the limit in Montana YouTube - Sober Friend! I don't think that you can in the UK though?
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    This is the best Mercedes on Snow EVER!

    With all the disquiet about fitting winter tyres on the forum, I bet a few drivers would like an even better alternative. I t brings a new meaning to cutting up the other traffic! MERCEDES UNIMOG SNOW PLOUGH / SNOW BLOWER 2 MTR WIDE on eBay (end time 01-Jan-11 22:24:24 GMT)
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    Stamp duty payable?

    I have been told that stamp duty will not be payable by an intermediary(B) in the following circumstances: A sells a commercial property to B for £300k who simultaneously transfers it to C for the same £300k. Is this because B never actually registers the proprerty in their name, and is...
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    How will they explain this? Officers crash car.

    Which of the 3 was the best driver? Officers probed after crashing car - *UK News - MSN News UK
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    ISA registration for host family exchange?

    My daughter's German teacher has just rung up asking why we have not completed the ISA and CRb check form for the schools german exchange in March? We thought that the requirement to register had been dropped following Ed Balls acceptance of the Sir Roger Singleton's Report in December 2009...
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    Phone line damage- who pays?

    I got a bill today from BT for vandalism damage to my telephone line. The damage took place in April. I knew nothing about this as I was away on holiday, but on investigation it seems a line box was smashed by an object thrown at it from ground level. The box was positioned above the pavement...
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    Rear screen on C124-How much?

    Has anyone priced up a rear screen for the coupe W124?
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    Air Filter Sticker

    I think that there should be a yellow sticker on the air filter of my 300CE-24 M104 engine. Can you buy one from MB or do you have to buy a whole air filter?
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    Tried the fuel magnets? Now try the Joe cell!

    I don't suppose that anyone on here has tried to build a Joe Cell yet? Is this a spoof? I was told about this by an IT colleague today, and frankly I am scepitical about it, but who knows? There are lots of videos and links about Joe Cells here: http://www.soulsofdistortion.nl/BNE.html Some...
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    MOT praise for '91 w124.

    I took my 300CE-24 for its MOT test yesterday and did the usual, ie show the tester how the seat back locks work etc. The emissions test went a wheeze with the tester saying that the car would pass the latest emissions test for a modern car they were so good. Then we got to the brake test. I...
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    Thinking of buying a Vito 115CDI Dualiner 4x4

    I was thinking of getting a Vito Dualiner 115 CDI 4x4. Does anyone have any advice or info about this vehicle? I want to use it for trips to the Cash and Carry, lugging Helium cylinders and balloons, towing a horse trailer across muddy fields, and general commuting. My MB dealer does not know...
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    Sportline and towbars-no go?

    I want to fit a towbar behind my 300CE24 Sportline. All the ones I find for a 300CE (Brinks)say not for the sportline. Now has anyone fitted one? Did you have any problems, and how did you get around them? Someone suggested fitting a drop plate upside down. Is that a problem?
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    92 300CE Sportline Value?

    I found this whilst surfing 300CE for Sale and I contacted the owner to ask if it was a Sportline, as it looked as if it might be one. They have checked and MB confirm it is. They have emailed me asking what it might be worth for a private sale. I guess it is about £3500-4000? Do you think...
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    R12 refrigerant conversion to what?

    What is the current acceptable gas that is used as a replacement for systems running R12a? I mentioned R49 to one local firm and they said no to that one. They said they used R134a in conjuction with a special extra type of oil that sat on top of the standard oil. I was told that R18 and R49...
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    300CE-24v wheel sizes?

    My owners manual lists 2 sizes of wheels depending on if you have "sport suspension" or not. The printout of my vehicle data does not show a sports suspension code a such but however it does list "code 653 sports chassis with L.A.Wheels, 8 hole" . Is this what the manual is referring to? The...
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