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    2000 clk230 avandgarde

    Just fixed it for my brother's CLK too, many thanks :thumb:
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    So I need a new windscreen.... which is the best service?

    I got a screen for my W210 (2001) fitted by the Merecedes main dealer (ok, they may have subbed it out, but I don't know that) and I got a bill from the dealer. They price matched the excess from the insurers (£60 direct line I think) and it was all covered just the same as if I'd gone to...
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    servicing E class diesels

    Hi, I have an E220 CDI 2001. Many will tell you that they're under powered. My view is that they're absolutely fine for normal driving i.e. can always accelerate, top end is 130mph (enough for most) and perform well on motorways etc. I never held up anyone... Any sports car will out drag on...
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    belt rattle c220 cdi

    E220 CDI Belt Pulley, Same problem? Hi, I've read the posts above and think I have exactly the same problem. Looking at the belt on idle (worse in gear) the top of the belt vibrates up and down a good 2 inches. The tensioner (well it looks like a tensioner) on the right is vibrating at the...
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    Display segment failures on Clock & Temp Display

    Hi Television, that might be of interest... Following almost a fortnight of near perfect display it's not working on a 50/50 basis. Sometimes half of it works well and at other times the full display works. My fix doesn't seem to be fully effective. Do you have any contact information for...
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    Display segment failures on Clock & Temp Display

    Many thanks to MartAD, Blicky 1 and michaelh. Mine's a 2001 E220CDI. The gear selector display started dropping out in June 2006, clock followed in September and for the last 3 months the display has been completely blank. It really bothered me that I couldn't even tell the time. I found...
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    X5 or ML?

    Any car with CO2 > 225g per Km, first registered since 1st April 2006 attracts the new higher road tax bracket. This is £300 for this year, rising to £400 for subsequent years. Shame because many large vehicles/engines just can't get down that low. So we see many large prestige/sports cars...
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    X5 or ML?

    Hmmnn, I know they've had problems that have been well documented. Also alot of happy owners. I can't see any problem with the exterior, paintwork looks just as solid as my W210 if not more so. Though only time will tell. As for discs the car is 2 months old, I'll take a look, though is...
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    X5 or ML?

    I just bought a discovery 3. I never really looked at Landrovers before, I tried a 1998 ML and didn't like it. Then tried a discovery and was really blown away by the build quality and exec feel of the interior. I'd recommend you drive one before you make up your mind...
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    W210 Intermittent Starting Problem

    Thanks, it sounds like I'll need to get it checked out... Main dealer or does anyone know a good independent around Potters Bar, Herts? I was main dealer all the way, until I was looking at a trade-in in March and only offered 8300 for my car (two garages), FMBSH with 60k miles! I've lost...
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    W210 Intermittent Starting Problem

    My 2001 E220 CDI T model has begun to have starting problems. This only started after we had been away for a week as easter and left the car unused, otherwise it's used more or less every day, mostly for very short trips (school run, yeah I know they should walk). Last August it had a new...
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    Advice on ML270CDI 2000 W Purchase

    I think you're right, I think some facelifts are available for that price too. I know the mileage is genuine as it's a friend of a friend, but I think it's done loads of short journeys with kids. So, many cold starts, short journeys, etc rather than a higher mileage which has cruised up and...
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    Advice on ML270CDI 2000 W Purchase

    Thanks, that helps. I think I'll stick where I am. ;)
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    Advice on ML270CDI 2000 W Purchase

    What's a good price ML270 W 2000 7 yrs? :confused: Just seen it, not really mint. 30k miles... Rear bumper slightly out of alignment, rear offside wheel arch has two minor dents. Hi Oil showing on motorway run and garage advised some blue smoke on MOT test? Driver's seat cracked and cracked...
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    Petrol in a CDI

    It was a windy day... and I could just smell the Diesel from the filler cap. In any case Petrol stations often smell of petrol. Thanks for the comment, though. At least what's done is done, and I can use the car tomorrow hoping I'm not aggravating the situation. In respect of damage, is...
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    Petrol in a CDI

    Petrol in Diesel Thoughts? Okay, I've read all the threads... I always imagined you'd need to be a bit dozy to put in the wrong fuel (never said as much, but I thought it!)> So it's official, I'm a bit dozy! Yesterday I went to fill the 220CDI, at Shell, I'd run it on the fuel light for...
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    Advice on ML270CDI 2000 W Purchase

    Hi, I'm going to look at an ML tomorrow. This one's apparently Mint, one owner (genuine, boss of my friend), full history, just serviced 30somethingk miles. 1 year extended warranty. It's got the electric louvred roof, cloth, auto, family pack (7 seats). Asking 12,500. I've seen to look...
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    No power E320 CDI (W210)

    2001 E220TCDI Limp Mode I just had exactly the same problem. Intermittent going into limp mode, brought on by slow traffic, crawling along. The car gives a jolt on changing down gear (I think 2nd to 1st) and then is in limp mode. The tiptronic then does not have any effect. Stop the...
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    Recommendations for tyres for towing

    Do you have a stabiliser fitted and/or is it a big caravan? I found the same towing with my E220, the squirming didn't start until over 55 and not all the time. 50 mph was solid. Once I fitted an Alko friction coupling stabiliser it go a lot more stable. Now towing with a Landcruiser and...
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    how to get better mpg?

    Beware of over inflating tyres because although it does reduce rolling resistance, you can get uneven wear. I wore out my 225s down the middle and there was loads left on the edges when I was trying the same and doing a 120 mile round motorway trip daily. BTW, when I was studying engineering...
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