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Quick one chaps. Query for a new W202 (1996) owner. Upon noticing the green and red LEDs flashing, he changed the remote's batteries. He did this when the car was centrally locked in his normal parking spot. Upon changing the batteries, the car no longer responded to the remote at all so...

Chaps, I'm not sure what happened here but this horrible paint peeling occurred out of nowhere ... I curse myself for not noticing it immediately and now can't really place when (seq of events that lead to) it occurred. Grr feel the car is not the same anymore. Without good paintwork, the...

Just need some guidance here. Front and Rear passenger's tyre is Michelin Pilot Primacys and the latter is balding (all approx 4 yrs old). Rear driver's the cheaper Michelin Energys which is only 1 yr old. Don't ask - was upset enough the father in-law got the wrong tyre after a mishap whilst I...

Hi all, I've got a sunroof issue which has been around for 2+ years and I think I should really look into as it is annoying me more now. The W202sunroof operates fine but rattles with every bump on the road when it is tilted up only. No sounds when fully retracted open, just when tilted up. As...

I have to admit, the last time I was here at the forums the car was giving probs but it has been 1.5 yrs of smooth sailing (touch wood) with the C220. I don't want to push my luck so I've read once about getting the car serviced more frequently when they reach these ages ... what does everyone...

Hi all, am needing the knowledge of those in the know regarding the sought after 300CE machines. Grober u seem the one ... Given the following for sale and wanting to buy one (not me specifically but thinking about the old man), is this October 1988 model engine and mileage to consider or stay...

Right, last Monday a 76 year old skidded straight into my C220 rear in the rain. Traffic was slowing down and for the last metre I think it was < 40 kph to an abrupt stop. My ABS kicked in and I stopped. And sure as I predicted the car behind struggled to do the same. From the inside of the car...

Found red oil on the parking space floor (over space of perhaps 4 weeks). Would this be transmission oil? or what? From the position of the leak marks I conclude it is more towards the rear, could even say around the front seats positioning. Any hints please.

I've got a baffling one. Both the rear windows have stopped working for at least 1+ years now. I have checked the fuses (in boot) and the last time a mech was asked to look they said both motors are goners. All why-havent-you-fixed-it aside, the reason why its baffling to me is - I just got back...

Right quick question regarding my duovalve (also known as heater valve). When engine is hot (85 deg C) and temperature selector dial is turned fully Blue until it clicks, there is a loud and unmistakable tick tick tick from the 2 duovalve cylinders. I can feel the ticking vibrations greatest...

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Anyone have a HOWTO remove the aerial mast for the usual MB checks - when the radio is switched on or off I can hear the motor noises (normal sounding, actually sounds quite ok, not high pitched or grinding) from the driver seat but the mast hasnt moved in a year. the retractable shaft is black...

Hi all, I finally dismantled the centre dash to get at the a/c control unit behind the fan speed and direction dials. The part number was found on the top of the black unit, mine read 210 830 0185. There is a barcode sticker on the bottom with Edmontage PL printed on it. Have checked wth MB and...

I might need to remove the RVM to finally get at the cabin temperature sensor to clean it out. THing is for a long while I have noticed the RVM has slight annoying vibrations when the car is on the road. Will removing the RVM make it worse? If I do remove it, anyone had this vibrating problem...

4 speed auto. I have fitted a new air mass sensor, had new air filters, cleared fault codes due to air mass sensor, new transmission control pressure cable fitted and some front engine timing base seal leaks corrected (I might try and get more info on this from the mech, cant remember and...

I have intermittent rattling when my sunroof (factory fitted metal panel) is tilted up, and going over bumps. Whilst I'm driving I have put my hand up in there feeling around but havent managed to momentarily stop the rattling so have no clue what is causing it. Some pointers? Anyone had same...

Where can I buy those nets located at the front passenger foot well? And can I DIY anchor points for the hooks? Is it worth it if it means drilling? What about nets/hooks in the boot for securing objects etc? Believe only came with the 1997+ models.

I need opnions on whether looking at these snaps this reconditioned aircon compressor is supposed to be meant for my 1996 C220. The reason being the number of groves on the pulley ... there are two more groves extra to that taken up by the belt. Should I be concerned? My orig aircon system is by...

Hi I need pointers on what could be causing my aircon woes. I had my whole diavia compressor changed and the drier was replaced and pipings checked etc in May this year. Now the aircon doesn't come on immediately - only after say 10 to 15 mins on the road. When it does come on, the coldness is...

Can anyone pls tell me the part number for a 1996 W202 Driver Side Mirror - just the glass? Sigh ... wife was driving and a bus clipped the driver side mirror. Only the glass went flying, the housing cover stayed put (must have surely snapped fwd and back again). I wasn't there else would...