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Thanks Gary – turns out the fluid was NOT replaced when discs and pads were done. Garage has now bled the brakes so fingers crossed this should sort out the problem… Owen

Hello All I have an intermittent problem with brakes on my W123. I have to depress the pedal almost down to the floor sometimes before pumping pedal again to recover pressure. Is this just air in the hydraulic system – or could it be something more serious? I will ask the garage to check...

Hello All I have an old W123 that has in the last 100 miles started to whistle! I don't think it is engine related since it doesn't make a sound when motionless. But from 0-70mph it squeals, and only improves (slightly) under deceleration... I thought it might be handbrake related...

Thanks for your suggestions! For the record, it is a sub-80,000 engine so not a lot for W123. Jaymanek – thanks, will pick up some belts. New discs + pads on the front in 2011. Owen

Hello All I am planning to take my W123 down to Stuttgart in six weeks time. The car was serviced last month and has a new battery, spark plugs, filters and tyres and I also intend to pick up a distributor cap, rotor arm and HT leads before I set off. Any thoughts on what else to put in...

Great – thanks again Jaymanek – I’ll talk to the garage and see what happens.

Thanks both for your advice, much appreciated. Jaymanek – I knew you would have experience in this area after reading about your fantastic W123 engine swap with Mr Ian B Walker! I was convinced it might be a box problem but Dieselman you’re right I can engage gear when the engine is off but...

Hello All I have a 5 Speed W123 and for the past month I have had real trouble engaging first and second, such that I’m really fighting with the gearbox for the first 5 mins driving. Now I can’t even select a gear – even with two hands the gearstick won’t have it! So I’m now stuck in...

Thanks Jaymanek/Pontoneer for the advice, appreciated. I have cleared out the drain holes next to bonnet hinges, so hoping that might fix it (no sunroof on this example). Job-Black-Rat – I’ll resist the temptation to drill but thanks! Owen

Hello All I have a W123 that has started to flood in the backseat footwell after rainfall. I think the water is coming in through a small air inlet, underneath the front passenger seat. You can see an example photo below… :( Any ideas on how to fix this? I’m more than a little...

Thanks all for the comments and advice! Pontoneer – car does indeed run well… engine is sub-80,000 miles and has interior to match. So I do reckon it is worth doing something and pattern wings or second-hand wings sound like a good option. You’re right – now might be a nice time to learn how to...

Hello All I have a just purchased a W123 with quite a lot of rust. Advisories from the last MOT include i) corrosion under rad and ii) O/S/F under arch near roll bar mount corrosion. Photos below (from mildly distressing to just horrible levels of rust): …Front Right …Rear Left...

Thanks again all! And thanks Derek for the W123 contact – much appreciated. Fantastic to see such passion for Mercedes on forum – some A+ looking cars! Thanks Owen

Thanks all for such kind comments! Brian – the W123 is a nice example (sub-80,000 miles, original first aid kit etc.) but I do indeed have concerns ahead of its next MOT – the main one being rust, rust, rust. The car is in fact several shades of green! Runs like a dream though… I have picked up...

Hello All I am the proud owner of a Mercedes 230E W123.… photo attached! Two months of innocent driving before the MOT expires in October. Looking forward to some good conversation on all things Mercedes! Thanks Owen