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    S211 load cover immobile

    E320 Tailgate & Boot Cover problems(W211) Hi, I cured my rear seat rattle by wrapping some polystyrene foam around the nearside top seat locking mechanism/bracket. This lasts about 6 months before the foam flattens and needs to be re-fitted, but it does do the trick. My car is a 2005 E320cdi...
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    Wobble/Vibration Not Wheel Balance..Help??

    Vibration Issue, FOUND THE CAUSE!!!!!!! Hi scott, thought I would let you know the answer. You need to replace your wheels if you problem is the same as mine! The garage(Mercedes) found all 3 wheels needed replacing as they were buckled. Sign of the times and due to the poor state of our...
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    Wobble/Vibration Not Wheel Balance..Help??

    Vibration Issue, FOUND THE CAUSE!!!!!!! For those who have followed this post, I have finally been given the answer. It turns out that 3 Alloy Wheels are deformed or Buckled to cause the vibration!! Simple as that. The third wheel was recently replaced hence that one wheel is OK. Thank you...
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    new discs pads w211 estate

    i purchased mine through EUROPEAN German & Swedish and got a great deal of around £60 a pair for ventilated discs. Be very careful, our discs are the AMG ones of abt 320mm not the std E320 ones of 290mm!!! Good Luck, Jon
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    Finally got my hands on an E320 CDI Estate Sport

    Its a great car, the best I have ever owned! It ticks all the boxes by being smooth, fast, spacious, luxurious, without status but admired. Economical too.......
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    Newbie to MBClub

    Hello and welcome. There is a fantastic amount of information on here, though as a newby myself it can be difficult to find at times. My advice is to post a question, you will always get a detailed reply. Happy Christmas, Jon.......
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    Dare I say it, any bikers on MBClub?

    Biker, me too BMW K1200LT Me too, Im 54 and been a biker all of my life, due to ill health its getting harder for me now but to date Im still riding down to either Spain or Italy every year. Im not sure how much longer though! Perhaps we should get a meeting together?????????? Best wishes...
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    Bi-Xenons adjustment

    My lights also High/How to adjust for abroad? My lights are also rather high and Im concerned when Im in Europe obviously as the nearside is then way to high. How do you check the auto-self leveling and how do you adjust it? Many thanks Jon. PS. Ive never been so happy with a car as this...
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    E320 Sport Estate What tyres? W211

    Re Pirelli Tyres Hi, can I ask what type of Pirelli tyres are they???? Thanks, Jon...
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    E320 Sport Estate What tyres? W211

    Can someone advise what is a good wearing tyre for my 2006 E320cdi Sport Estate? I tow a caravan down to Spain once a year, plus another holiday in France. My annual mileage is around 8k a year. The tyre sizes are Front 245/40ZR18 93Y Rear 265/35ZR18 97Y Is it best to go for run-flat tyres...
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    Valeo radiator strikes again

    Auto fluid change(when)+Valeo issue on 320cdi??? Can anyone tell me when the Valeo Radiators were dropped from production? Does the effect my 2006 E320cdi Spert Auto W211? Also, is it advisable to change the Auto transmission fluid as I have always done on my previous autos? Is it something an...
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    tuning boxes/chips experts.. question (diesel)

    I have had several of these over the past 10 years and I have found all of them work with varrying levels of success. Buying the most expensive is not always the best thing to do. With the cheaper ones, I would suggest you look for one that is adjustable, you can then vary the amount of extra...
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    Service Indicator adjust/reset?

    Many thanks to those who responded. Jon
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    MB official workshop taking the piss!!

    Hi, i think they can legally keep your car as you have broken the terms of the contract agreeing to the service and then not paying. The only way around this is firstly ask to see the Service Manager and make your piont of complaint. If they will not budge make the payment and state clearly and...
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    Servicing:- Merc, Independent,mechanic??

    Ref 2006 E230cdi Sport Estate V6 Diesel 82k Hi, I have recently purchased the above car and would like to hear your recommendations. Because Im retired due to medical problems my funds are limited and I have to be carefull where and how I spend the wifes earnings! The car has a full Merc...
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    Service Indicator adjust/reset?

    Hi, does anyone know how to adjust/reset the service indicator on an E230CDi W211 2006 ???? Sorry message short but Im not sure where I can post on site and Im still learning my way around it. Many thanks, Jon
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    Increasing tyre height on E320 Sport Est

    E320CDi Sport Estate Suspension/Tyres I have had a good look around the car and cannot find if or where an adjuster would be, where should I start looking? Perhaps this Sports Suspension/Sports Package did not have the adjustable facility? Many Thanks, Jon..
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    Increasing tyre height on E320 Sport Est

    E320CDi Sport Estate Suspension/Tyres Hi, thanks for the reply. My E320 Sport estate is the V6 has the sports pack and sports suspension and it looks a lot lower when parked up against an E320 Aventgarde. As yet I have not found any suspension adjuster or switches. It was just a thought by...
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    E320CDi Sport Estate Towing Question

    My car has the Sports Pack and the suspension is very firm, there are no adjustable switches for suspension so might have to check with dealer? Cant get to the dealer for a few days hence asking. Thanks to all so far.
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    E320CDi Sport Estate Towing Question

    Hi another technical question on my new 2006 E320CDi Sport Estate W211. Its fitted with a factory fitted towbar. When I tow a caravan are the headlights automatically adjusted? With the sports pack does the car have self leveling suspension? Obviously, Im keen not to have problems when abroad by...
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